Onion Tomato Sambar

How to Prepare

1. Pressure cook the toor dal with turmeric powder and 4 cups of water for 3 whistles. Mash it well and set aside.
2. Soak tamarind in 2 cups of warm water for 10 minutes, extract the juice, and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large pot, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
4. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, and dried red chilies. Sauté for a few seconds.
5. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
6. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
7. Add sambar powder, rasam powder, and salt. Mix well.
8. Pour in the tamarind extract and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
9. Add the mashed dal and mix thoroughly. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
10. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or idli.