Sambhar daal

Ingredients

• 1 bowl toor dal (pigeon peas)
• 1 drumstick, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp salt, or as per taste
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp sambar masala
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds and mustard seeds
• 2 dried red chillies, broken into pieces, and curry leaves
• Water as required

Steps

1. Wash, soak, and boil the dal. Boil the drumstick pieces separately as well. Mash the boiled dal thoroughly.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and hing to prepare the tempering. Add the broken red chillies, curry leaves, and chopped onion. Sauté well.
3. Now add the chopped tomatoes and sauté them until cooked.Add all the dry spices and coriander powder. Add a little water and cook the tomatoes well.Now add the mashed dal and mix everything properly.
4. Once the dal starts boiling, add sambar masala, lemon juice, and coriander leaves.Adjust the consistency by adding water as required. Bring it to a boil and turn off the heat. Your yummy sambar dal is ready to serve!