Masala Sambar

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Curry
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup toovar dhal -- soaked in water
1/4 cup cauliflower
1/4 cup beans
1/4 cup carrots
1/4 cup a few peas
3 medium tomatoes -- (to 4), cut
2 tablespoons oil -- for frying
---FOR MASALA---
1 tablespoon channa dhal
1 tablespoon urad dhal
1 teaspoon jeera -- (cumin) seeds
1/2 teaspoon methi
1 tablespoon coconut -- grated
8 medium red chiles
1 tablespoon ghee
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
 

Preparation:

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 until cooked. Add the ground masala and boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Season with mustard seeds and curry leaves.