Name: Authentic Tamil Nadu Style Sambar Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 1 cup Toor Dal (Pigeon Peas); 2 cups Mixed Vegetables (Drumsticks, Eggplant, Okra, Pumpkin, Pearl Onions - choose 3-4); 1 small Lemon-sized ball of Tamarind; 3 tablespoons Sambar Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil; 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds; 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing); 2 Dry Red Chilies; 10-12 Curry Leaves; 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander Leaves (for garnish); 2 cups Water (for boiling dal); 4 cups Water (for cooking vegetables and gravy)