Dhil Leaves Sambar

DHIL LEAVES SAMBAR

Ingredients:

To cook:

thuvar dal - 1 cup

dhil leaves - 1 cup (chopped)

green chillies - 6 (chopped)

salt to taste

hing - 1/4 tsp

turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

onion - 1 (finely chopped)

tomato - 2 finely chopped

garlic - 1 handful 

tamarind paste - 1 tsp

To fry:

ghee - 2 tbsp

mustard seeds - 1 tsp

urad dal - 1 tsp

curry leaves - 10 - 15

onion - 1 chopped

garlic (with skin) - crushed - 5 - 6

Method:

- in a pressure pan add the ingredients "to cook" and cook till they are soft and tender

- smash them well

- in a pan add ghee and add mustard seeds when the ghee is hot

- add the urad dal and when it changes colour add the garlic and curry leaves

- saute for a min and then add oil and fry till they are golden brown

- add that to the dal and mix well

- allow that to boil for another 5 mins and serve with rice / roti