Avarakkai araichuvitta sambar

Ingredients:

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Toor dhal - 3/4 cup

Tamarind - small lemon size

Turmeric - 1/2 tsp

Jaggery - 1 tbsp
Salt
Avarakkai - 1 1/2 cup
Tomato - 1

Cilantro

Masala

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Urad dhal - 1 tsp
Channa Dhal - 1 tsp
Red chili - 4
Coriander seeds - 2 tsp
Peppercorns - 3/4 tsp

Fenugreek - 1/2 tsp
Hing - 1/2 tsp
Grated coconut - 2 tbsp
Rice - 1 tsp

Seasoning

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Ghee - 1 tsp
Mustard - 1 tsp

Cumin - 1 tsp

Red chili - 1 

Curry leaves

1. Pressure cook dhal.

2. In a pan, dry roast the ingredients for Masala and grind to a fine paste by adding required amount of water.

3. In the same pan, combine tamarind juice, turmeric, jaggery, salt and bring to boil.

4. Add avarakkai, tomato and cook until avarakkai is tender.

5. Now add the masala, dhal and cook for ~ 10 mins.

6. Add the seasoning and garnish with cilantro.