Ordinary Sambar (Kuzhambu) Recipe

• 1/2 c. Red Gram Dal (Pigeon Peas, Toor Dal), Picked Over & Rinsed
• 2 c. Water
•     A Lemon-Sized Piece Of Tamarind Pulp
• 1 c. Warm Water
• 2 x Green Chillies (Chili Peppers), Slit Sideways
• 1 c. Mixed Vegetables, Minced (e.G. Radish, Onion, Okra, Eggplant, Sweet Pepper, Potato)
• 1 c. Water
•     Salt, To Taste
• 1/2 tsp Grnd Turmeric
• 3 tsp Sambar Pwdr
• 1 Tbsp. Rice Flour, Optional
• 2 Tbsp. Extra Water, Optional
• 1 sm Bunch Of Coriander Leaves, Minced, For Garnish
• 1 Tbsp. Oil (To 1 1/2 Tbsp.)
• 1 Tbsp. Brown Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Asafoetida Pwdr
• 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 x Red Chili (Chili Pepper), Halved
•     A Few Curry Leaves

Directions