Masala sambar

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupToovar dhal; soaked in water
Cauliflower; beans, carrots, a few pieces of each
A few peas
3Tomatoes (to 4); cut
Oil; for frying
1tablespoonChanna dhal
1tablespoonUrad dhal
1teaspoonJeera; (cumin) seeds
½teaspoonMethi
1tablespoonCoconut; grated
8Red chillies
1tablespoonGhee
1teaspoonMustard seeds
1Sprig curry leaves

Directions

FOR MASALA

Fry in a little oil all the masala ingredients separately and grind to a rough paste. Boil the dhal in 3 to 4 cups water. Add the cut vegetables and boil till cooked. Add the gound masala and boil for 10 to 15 minutes.

Season with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

Recipe by: Mangalorean Cuisine by Saranya S. Hegde Posted to recipelu-digest by Sharon Raghavachary <schary@...> on Feb 22, 1998