Tamil Nadu Sambar with Idli and Dosa: A South Indian Feast

Ingredients

• 1 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 small eggplant, cubed
• 5-6 okra, cut into pieces
• 1 drumstick (moringa pod), cut into pieces (optional)
• 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
• 2 tablespoons sambar powder (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 dried red chilies
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• 2 cups idli rice
• 1 cup urad dal (split black gram)
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 2 cups dosa rice (or idli rice)
• 1/2 cup urad dal
• 1/4 cup chana dal (optional)
• Coconut chutney
• Ghee (clarified butter)