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

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           toovar dhal -- soaked in water
                        cauliflower -- beans, carrots, a
                        -- few pieces of each
                        a few peas
   3                    tomatoes -- (to 4), cut
                        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                    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.