How to make sambar for idli or medu?
Sambhar Toor Dal 1 cup Carrots 2, chopped roughly approx. 1 inch size Green chili 1, chopped Okra 5, sliced lengthwise into 4 Egg plant (baby) , tubular type 3 small size, 1 inch cubes Tomato 2, chopped coarsely Ginger 1/2 inch chopped Coriander leaves, chopped 1 cup Curry leaves 8-10 Lemon/Lime juice 1 tsp Tamarind 1 tsp soaked in water and crushed Water 4-5 cups Salt to taste Spices Red chili powder 1 tsp Coriander powder 1 tsp Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp Coriander seeds 1/2 tsp Hing (Asafotida) powder 1/8 tsp Black mustard seeds 1/2 tsp Fenugreek (Methi) seeds 1 tsp Oil 3-5 Tablespoons Soak the daal for 20 minutes. Drain and add 2 cups of water. Pressure cook it for about 5 to 8 minutes after the pressure is reached. Heat the oil in a pot. Add the methi seeds, sauté till light brown. Remove the seeds and let them cool. Grind in a grinder to make powder. It is a good idea to make methi powder in advance and keep it in air tight bottle. In a pot heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium heat. When