Onion Sambar | Ulli Sambar

Ingredients

1. Tuvara parippu/Tuvar dal- 1/2 cup
2. Shallots(cut lenghtwise)-1cup
3. Onion cubed- 1 small
4. Carrot cubed-1/2 cup(optional)
5. Green chilies(cut lenghtwise)-2-3 nos
6. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
7. Curry leaves- 1 sprig
8. Tomatoes (cut into 4 pieces)-1 large
9. Ladies finger/okra/vendakka (cut into 2" pieces)-3 nos
10. Sambar powder- 2 1/2 tsp
11. Asafoetida powder-  a pinch
12. Chili powder- 1/4 tsp
13. Tamarind - 1 1/2 tsp(or tamarind pulp-1 tsp)
14. Salt
15. Water
16. Corriander leaves- chopped

For tempering

1. Mustard seeds
2. Red chilies-2 nos
3. Shallots/chumannulli(sliced)-3 -4 nos
4. Curry leaves-1 sprig
5. Oil

Instructions

• Soak tamarind in water and  squeeze out the juice.keep aside.
• Pressure cook ingredients 1 to 7( tuvara parippu,shallots,onion,carrot,green chilies,turmeric powder,curry leaves) with enough water and salt to taste for 2-3 whistles.
• When it is done allow to cool ,and open the lid .
• Place the cooker back on to the stove,add ingredients  8 to 13(tomatoes,ladies finger ,sambar powder,asafoetida powder,chili powder and tamarind pulp/juice) .Cook on low fire till done.Add chopped corriander leaves.

For tempering

• Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds and let it splutter.
• Add curry leaves,red chilies,and shallots.Saute till shallots turn golden brown.
• Pour it over the sambar.

Serve with rice ,dosa or idli.

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Ingredients

1. Vegetables of your choice, cut into 2" long pieces- 3 cups
2. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
3. Grated coconut- 1 cup
4. Green chilies- 2-3 nos
5. Cumin seeds(crushed)-1/2 tsp
6. Shallots(chumanulli)-4 nos
7. Yogurt-3 tbsp
8. Curryleaves- 2 sprigs
9. Coconut oil- 1 tbsp
10. Water
11. Salt to taste

Method

• Coarsely grind grated coconut,green chilies ,cumin seeds and shallots .Keep aside.
• Cook the vegetables with just enough water (almost 1/2  to 3/4 cup ) and turmeric powder,on medium flame.
• When the vegetables are cooked  and  tender (do not over cook)  add the coconut mixture and salt to taste stirring carefully.
• Cook for 2 minutes till dry on low flame.
• Add yogurt and mix carefully.Switch off the stove.
• Finally add curry leaves and coconut oil.

Serve with rice

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