Sambar - Pungu’s Kitchen

Ingredients

• toor dal (pigeon peas): 1 cup
• turmeric powder: 1 tsp
• vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• coriander seeds: 1 tsp
• cumin seeds: 1 tsp
• fenugreek seeds: 1 tsp
• black peppercorns: 1 tsp
• dry red chilies: 2 tsp
• copra/coconut flakes (optional): 2 tsp
• carrot, chopped: 1 medium
• potato, chopped: 1 medium
• green beans, chopped: 1/2 cup
• pumpkin, cubed: 1/2 cup
• okra (ladies’ fingers), chopped: 1/2 cup
• eggplant (brinjal), cubed: 1 medium
• drumsticks (moringa), cut into 2-inch pieces: 2
• tomato, chopped: 1 medium
• cauliflower, broken into small florets: 1/2 cup
• green peas: 1/2 cup
• ginger-garlic paste: 1 tbsp
• mustard seeds: 1 tsp
• curry leaves
• sambar powder (adjust to taste): 2 tsp
• tamarind pulp (soaked): 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• water (adjust to achieve desired consistency): 3-4 cups