Mullangi Sambar: A Simple & Tasty South Indian Radish Sambar Recipe

Ingredients

• Toor Dal (split pigeon peas): 1/2 cup
• Tomatoes: 2, roughly chopped
• Garlic cloves: a few
• Turmeric powder: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon + 1 teaspoon
• Water: enough to immerse dal
• Oil: 1 1/2 tbsp
• Urad Dal (split black lentils): 1 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds: 1 teaspoon
• Mustard seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chilies: 2, cut into half
• Hing (asafoetida): 1/4 teaspoon
• Onion: 1, finely chopped
• Curry leaves: a few, fresh
• Green chilies: 3, roughly cut
• Radishes: 2 medium, cut into slices
• Red chili powder: 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
• Sambar powder: optional
• Water: 1/2 cup + more as needed
• Tamarind puree: 3/4 cup, slightly thick
• Coriander leaves: some, finely chopped
• Grated coconut: some, fresh