Brinjal Sambar
Directions
- 1Wash and drain 1/2 cup tur dal.
- 2Add 2 garlic pods and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder to the dal.
- 3Add 1.5 cups of water to the mixture and mix well.
- 4Place the cooker on the stove and pressure cook for 4 whistles.
- 5Once the pressure subsides, add rock salt to taste and mash well.
- 6In a pan, heat 2 tbsp oil and add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds, 1/4 tsp cumin seeds, 1/4 asafoetida, 1 sprig curry leaves and 10 shallots.
- 7Saute for a few minutes, then add 1 green chili and saute for a few more minutes.
- 8Add 1 chopped tomato and saute for a few seconds.
- 9Add 4 brinjals and saute for 2 minutes.
- 10Add 2 tbsp sambar powder and mix well.
- 11Add 1.5 cups of water and mix well.
- 12Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- 13Add 1/4 cup tamarind pulp and boil for 5 minutes.
- 14Add cooked tur dal and mix.
- 15Boil for 5 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Tur Dal
- 1.5 cups Water
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 0.25 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1 tsp Rock salt
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 0.5 tsp Mustard seeds
- 0.25 tsp Fenugreek seeds
- 0.25 tsp Cumin seeds
- 0.25 tsp Asafoetida
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 10 Shallots
- 1 Green chili
- 1 Tomato
- 4 Brinjal
- 2 tbsp Sambar powder
- 0.25 cup Tamarind pulp
- 1 handful Coriander leaves
Equipment
Pressure cookerPan
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