Singiwala Sambhar (Drumstick Sambhar)


Course : Indian
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Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


1 cup tuvar dal -- (soaked in water for 30 min.)

4 large drumsticks -- (peeled), cut in 6 cm pieces

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon coriander powder

1/2 medium coconut -- grated

4 medium red chillies

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/4 teaspoon asafetida

1/4 cup tamarind pulp

8 pieces curry leaves

1 cup coriander leaves -- chopped

2 Cup ghee

1 teaspoon salt -- to taste
 

Preparation / Directions:


A South Indian dish. Boil drumsticks with half the turmeric and salt to taste. Cook dal in 2 1/2 cups of water in a pressure cooker till soft. Blend and keep aside. Grind half the coconut, chilli, coriander and turmeric powders and the cumin seeds. Heat 1 tbsp ghee and add the asafetida and mustard seeds. Add curry leaves. Add the ground paste and stir. Add the rest of the grated coconut and put in the dal. Add the tamarind juice, salt to taste and the drumsticks. Simmer. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice.


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