74. Konkni Sambar (Kolmbo)

Final Outcome: Two thumbs up!!!

        I have already made it twice. I am cooking more authentic recipes now and this was lovely. Try it and you will love it.

Recipe:
Ingredients:
Toor dal: 1/2 cup
Turmeric: 1/2 tsp
Tamrind juice: 2-3 spoons
Salt
Vegetables (cooked): Beans, carrots, Drumstick, potato

For seasoning:
Mustard: 1/2 tsp
Oil: 2-3 tsp
Curry leaves: 4-5

Masala:
Cinnamon: 1/2 inch
Cloves: 2
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
Methi: ~ 1/4th tsp
Asafoetida: a pinch
Chana dal: 1 large spoon
Red chilies: 1 or 2
Coriander seeds: 1 large spoon
Mustard: 1 tsp
Curry Leaves: 7-8
Grated coconut: ~1/2 cup

Method:
1. Wash and soak toor dal for 20- 30 mins. Add a pinch of turmeric and pressure cook till done.
2. Heat  a little oil in a pan. Add ingredients listed under masala one by one in the same order. (fry chana dal a little before adding the next ingredient). Cool and grind to a fine paste.
3. Add cooked veggies and masala from step 2 to the dal. Add tamrind juice and salt. Bring the sambar to a boil.
4. Prepare seasoning of mustard seeds and curry leaves. Pour it over hot sambar.