Sambar South Indian Dish Sambar is a popular south Indian dish.

It goes with the regular meals and other food items like dosa, idli etc. Ingredients 1 cup toovar dal 200 gms bottle gourd, cut into pieces 6 to 8 drumsticks (saragavo), pieces (optional) 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp fenugreek seeds 6 to 7 curry leaves 2 pinches asafoetida 2 tbsp sambhar powder 7 small sized shallots 2 tbsp tamarind 1 tbsp chopped coriander 1 large or 2 medium tomatoes, quatered 2 tbsp oil salt to taste Method Wash the dal thoroughly and add 4 teacups of water. Pressure cook the dal until soft. Blend the cooked dal in a mixer. Boil the pumpkin with the drumsticks in 1 1/2 teacups of water. Drain and add to the dal. if you like, boil the onions with the pumpkin. Soak the tamarind in a little water and keep aside for 30 minutes. Rub the tamarind by hand and strain. Add to the dal mixture.

Heat the oil and fry the mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds until they begin to crackle. Add the curry leaves and fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the asafoetida, cooked dal mixture, sambhar powder and coriander. Add salt and boil for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes and boil again for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot. Preparation Time: 15 minutes. Cooking Time: 30 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.