Onion Sambar - Brahmin Special

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 2 cup Tuvar dal
• Tamarind lemon size
• 200 g Shallots (Kunjulli)
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp Sambar powder
• Asafoetida A pinch
• 4 tsp Coriander seeds dhania
• 3 tbsp Chana dal Kadala parippu
• 8 nos Red chilies
• 1/2 tbsp Fenugreek seeds (Uluva)
• 2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 cup Coconut — grated
• 4 tsp Coconut oil
• 2 tsp Ghee
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing onion sambar - brahmin special, first wash tuvar dal and boil it with 3 cups of water and turmeric powder. Pressure cooker may be used. Fry coriander seeds(dhania), chana dal, fenugreek, and red chilly in coconut oil.

2. Step 2

   Stir in grated coconut and fry again. Grind the mixture with sufficient water. Set aside.

3. Step 3

   Soak tamarind in water for a few minutes(till it gets soaked completely). Squeeze the tamarind and pour this water into the vessel in which sambar is going to be made.

4. Step 4

   Fry onion in ghee and put it into the vessel containing the tamarind water and then boil it by adding salt and turmeric.

5. Step 5

   Add previously boiled dal and boil.

6. Step 6

   Stir in the ground coconut mixture and cook again for a few minutes.

7. Step 7

   Fry mustard seeds in coconut oil and pour into the mixture.

8. Step 8

   Add curry leaves and coriander leaves for better flavor. Onion sambar - brahmin special, is ready.