Kadambam Sambhar [ with out coconut ]

Ingredients :

• Brinjal - 2 [ cut into big pieces ]
• Ladies finger - 4 to 5 [ cut into 1/2 inch pieces ]
• Colocaesia - 4 to 5
• Red pumpkin - 1 slice
• Capsicum - 1 small [ cut into cubes ]
• Carrot - 1 [ cut into cubes ]
• Sweet potato - 1 [ cut into cubes ]
• Tomatoes - 2 [ cut into pieces ]
• Cooked thuar dal - 1/2 cup [ mashed ]
• Sambhar powder - 1 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Tamarind paste - 11/2 tsp
• Jaggery - little
• Salt - as required
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Curry leaves - little
• Fresh coriander leaves - little

Grind together :

• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
• Red chillies - 2 to 3
• Methi seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Green chillies - 2
• Ginger - 1 small piece

 [ fry in little oil and grind together in mixcer and keep aside. ]


Method :

Take one pressure cooker, add oil. When the oil become hot add all vegetables and stir for 3 minutes. Then add cooked dal, tamarind paste, along with  required water. Mix well. Add salt, red chilli, turmeric, sambhar powder, jaggery, asafoetida, and grind masala powder.  Close the cooker. Wait for 2 whistle  to come. When the pressure leaves open the cooker and garnish with curry leaves and coriander leaves.Ur tasty sambhar is ready to serve. Serve with idli, dosa and steamed rice.