Brinjal Sambar

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Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash and drain 1/2 cup tur dal.
  2. 2Add 2 garlic pods and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder to the dal.
  3. 3Add 1.5 cups of water to the mixture and mix well.
  4. 4Place the cooker on the stove and pressure cook for 4 whistles.
  5. 5Once the pressure subsides, add rock salt to taste and mash well.
  6. 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.
  7. 7Saute for a few minutes, then add 1 green chili and saute for a few more minutes.
  8. 8Add 1 chopped tomato and saute for a few seconds.
  9. 9Add 4 brinjals and saute for 2 minutes.
  10. 10Add 2 tbsp sambar powder and mix well.
  11. 11Add 1.5 cups of water and mix well.
  12. 12Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  13. 13Add 1/4 cup tamarind pulp and boil for 5 minutes.
  14. 14Add cooked tur dal and mix.
  15. 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