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Method
Wash Dhal nicely put in cooker add Turmeric pwd, Asafetida, 1 Tomato & water - Cook for 3 whistles - remove from heat & leave to depressurize. In the meantime place a vessel on heat, add oil add the seasoning ingredients - when mustard seeds crackle add the Sambar Onions & fry to a golden brown - (if you are adding any other vegetables to the Sambar you could do so after the Onions are brown) add tomatoes & fry till tomatoes are soft - now add ½ -3/4 cups of water - (here again if vegetables other than Onions are being added then add 2 - 2 ½ cups of water for vegetables to cook) - leave to bubble - (once the vegetables are cooked), add the dhal mixture from the cooker (if it is too thick) add water, mix well - add the slit green chillies & bring to a bubble, add 2 tbspns of the ground masala; now add yr. thick tamarind pulp, salt to taste, jaggery & mix well leave to thicken - when required thickness has been achieved - remove from heat - garnish with chopped coriander leaves & a tablespoon or 2 of Ghee -
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