Quick And Easy Sambhar My Mother's Style


This is how my mommy dearest makes sambhar.

Steps


Take a pressure cooker and pour the water in it.
Put all the veggies turmeric salt and the asafoetida.
Pressure cook until one whistle or for 10 minutes.
Let it cool down.
Remove the lid and put it back on fire.
Add in the drumsticks.
When the drumsticks are cooked , add the tamarind pulp , chili powder and coriander powder-- add water as per the consistency required.
Let it boil for 5 6 minutes , remove and keep aside.
Heat oil in a small wok-- and crackle mustard , throw in the curry leaves and dried red chillies , pour this over the sambhar.
Garnish with fresh cilantro-- serve with steamed rice-- and of course with idlis !.

Ingredients


red gram, potato, tomatoes, eggplant, onions, bottlegourd, green chilies, vegetable drumsticks, water, turmeric powder, salt, asafoetida powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, tamarind pulp, mustard seeds, oil, curry leaves, red chili peppers, cilantro