Horse Gram Sambar / Lentil Curry

Ingredients

• 1 cup Horse Gram lentil, soaked overnight
• 1 Tomato, sliced
• 2-3 tbsp. sambar powder
• 1 tsp. red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. salt or to taste
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1-2 tsp. tamarind paste mixed with 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups water or as required
• Tempering –
• 2 tbsp. ghee
• 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp. asafoetida
• 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Steps

1. Pressure cook the soaked horse gram in 2 cups water for 10-12 minutes on a low flame after the first whistle. Set aside to cool. Blend the boiled horse gram lentils into a smooth paste. Keep aside.
2. Transfer it to a pan along with sambar powder, red chili powder, salt to taste, turmeric powder, curry leaves, sliced tomato, tamarind water and 2 cups water. Bring it to a boil and simmer on a low flame for 10-15 minutes or till you get the desired consistency. Keep aside.
3. Heat ghee in a tadka pan & temper with mustard seeds & cumin seeds. After it stops spluttering, add asafoetida & curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
4. Pour this tempering over the prepared sambar.
5. Garnish with coriander leaves.
6. Enjoy with hot steamed rice or any South Indian breakfast for a wholesome & a comforting meal.