Sambar Sadam

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon chana dal (split chickpeas)
• 1 tablespoon urad dal (split black gram)
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 4-5 dry red chilies
• 1 tablespoon grated coconut (optional)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup Royal ® Ponni Boiled Rice
• 1/2 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas), rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as carrots, beans, potatoes), chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon asafetida (hing)
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 2 tablespoons sambar masala paste
• 1 tablespoon sambar powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish