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Pumpkin Sambar
Ingredients
- toor dal1 cup
- pumpkin2 cups
- onion1 whole
- tomato1 whole
- sambar powder2 tablespoons
- turmeric powder0,5 teaspoon
- tamarind paste1 tablespoon
- oil2 tablespoons
- mustard seeds1 teaspoon
- cumin seeds1 teaspoon
- dried red chilies2 whole
- curry leaves10 leaves
- saltto taste
- water4 cups
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the toor dal thoroughly and cook it in a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water until soft and mushy.
- 2
In a pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 3
Add cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- 5
Add diced pumpkin and chopped tomato. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- 6
Add sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 7
Add the cooked toor dal and 2 more cups of water. Stir to combine.
- 8
Add tamarind paste and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 9
Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the pumpkin is fully cooked and the flavors meld together.
- 10
Adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve hot with rice or idli.
