Sambhar (No Onion No Garlic) for Rice

For sambhar masala:

        Coriander seeds_ 1 tbsp

• Methi seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Red chilli - 4-5
• Urad dal - 1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Oil - 1/2 tsp

Fry all the ingredients along with coconut & grind into a course  powder. Fry the coconut into light brown without oil & grind together).


Ingredients:

• Cooked tuvar dal - 1 cup (mashed)
• Tamarind paste - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - As required
• Jaggery - Little
• Brinjal - 2-3 (Cut into pieces)
• Curry leaves - little
• Turmeric - 1/2 tsp

Method:

• Take a vessel & add 2 cups of water, green chilli (slit), brinjal, turmeric, salt, tamarind, jaggery & allow them to boil.
• When the brinjal becomes soft, add the cooked dal, ground masala & required level of water.
• Adjust salt & allow to boil for 5 more mins.
• Then season with mustard seeds, dry red chillies & curry leaves in oil.
• Add it to the sambhar.
• Serve with rice along with roasted papad & curry.