Drumstick and Brinjal Sambar

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the toor dal thoroughly and cook it in a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water until soft and mushy.

2. 2

   Cut the drumsticks into 2-inch pieces and the brinjals into cubes.

3. 3

   In a pan, heat the oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves and chopped onion. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.

4. 4

   Add the drumsticks and brinjals to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.

5. 5

   Add the sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.

6. 6

   Add the cooked toor dal to the pan along with 2 more cups of water. Stir well.

7. 7

   Add the tamarind paste and let the sambar simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are cooked and the flavors are well combined.

8. 8

   Adjust the consistency of the sambar by adding more water if needed.

9. 9

   Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

10. 10

    Serve hot with rice or idli.