Beet Root Sambar

பீட்ரூட்  சாம்பார்

Ingredients

Toor dal (washed and cooked with enough water in pressure cooker) :- ½ cup
Medium onion (sliced) :- 1
Beet root :- 1
Potato :- 1
Tomato :- 1
Carrot :- 1
Drum sticks :- 3
Tamarind (lemon sized)           புளி
Turmeric powder :- ½ tsp        மஞ்சள் பொடி
Chili powder :- ½ tsp               மிளகாய் பொடி
Fenugreek powder :- 1/3 tsp     வெந்தய பொடி
Coriander powder :- 3 tsp         தனியா பொடி
Mustard seeds :- 1 tsp               கடுகு
Asafoetida :- 1/3 tsp                பெருங்காயம்
Dry red chili :- 2                       வர மிளகாய்
Coriander leaves :- As needed    கொத்தமல்லி தழை
Curry leaves :- As needed           கறிவேப்பிலை
Salt :- To taste
Oil :- As needed

Preparation method

In a deep bottomed pan, take cooked dal and put the onion and veggies to it.
Pour 1 more cup of water if required and cook covered until the vegetables are cooked. (1 more whistle in a pressure cooker).
Dry roast the coriander powder, fenugreek powder, turmeric powder and chili powder over low heat. Then combine well with the dal, the tamarind extract and cooked veggies.
Allow this mixture to boil and then mix asafoetida and coriander leaves.
Heat oil in a pan and put mustard seeds in it.
Add 1 tsp of onion and now sauté.
Fry curry leaves and red chili. Then put this in the curry and stir well.
Serve hot.

Serving Suggestions Serve hot with steamed rice or idlis.


Rajappa
03-01-2013


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