No Dal Sambar

 This is a quick sambar that can be made without any dal . It goes well with dosa, idly . 

INGREDIENTS:

Tomato - two medium sized

Onion - 1/2 cup chopped

Roasted gram or pottu kadalai -  5 to 6 teaspoon

Tamarind - 1 large lemon sized

Coconut Powder or fresh grated coconut - 2 teaspoon

Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon

Sambar Powder - 1 teaspoon

Salt - as required

Coriander leaves - For garnishing 

SEASONING:

Oil - 2 teaspoon

Mustard seeds  - 1 teaspoon

Methi seeds - 1/2 teaspoon

Dry red chilies - 2 to 3 no.s

Channa dal - 1 teaspoon

Curry leaves - a few

Asafoetida powder - a pinch 

METHOD:

1.  Make ground paste of tomatoes, sambar powder , coconut, pottu kadalai .

2. In a pan, add some oil. Add mustard seeds , methi seeds, channa dal, dry red chilli, curry leaves and asafoetida powder. 

3. Add chopped onions. Fry till they change colour.

4. Add tamarind water, turmeric powder and salt. 

5. Now add the ground paste prepared in step 1. Mix well. Add required water for desired consistency. Allow it to boil for sometimes , till the raw smell of ground paste in gone. 

6. Garnish with coriander leaves 

7.Serve with dosa or idly.