Name: Drumstick Onion Sambar
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Yield: 20 people
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 4 cups Toor Dal (Split Pigeon Peas) (washed and soaked); 10 number Drumstick Leaves (cut into 2-inch pieces); 10 number Onions (small, peeled and sliced); 5 number Tomatoes (chopped); 5 tablespoons Tamarind (soaked in warm water and extract juice); 6 tablespoons Sambar Powder (adjust to taste); 2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder; 5 tablespoons Oil (for tempering); 2 teaspoons Mustard Seeds (for tempering); 2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds (for tempering); 1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing) (for tempering); 4 sprigs Curry Leaves (for tempering); 5 number Dried Red Chilies (for tempering); 4 tablespoons Coriander Leaves (for garnish); 2 tablespoons Salt (adjust to taste)

How to Prepare

Wash and soak toor dal for 30 minutes. Pressure cook with 6 cups of water and a pinch of turmeric for 3 whistles until soft. Mash and set aside.
In a large pot, add tamarind extract
10 cups of water, drumsticks, onions, tomatoes, and turmeric powder. Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Add sambar powder, salt, and the mashed toor dal to the pot. Mix well and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
In a small pan, heat oil for tempering. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, and dried red chilies. Once they splutter, pour the tempering into the sambar.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or idli.

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How to Prepare