Bombay sambar

This is done similar to the roasted gram sambar(previous post) with slight differences in the ingredients.

Ingredients:

Onion-2
Tomatoes-2
Oil-3 teaspoons
Salt

For grinding:

Toor dal-1 1/2 tablespoons
Coconut grated-1 1/2 tablespoons
Red chilli-3

For seasoning:

Mustard, Cumin seeds.

Method:

Same method as that of Pottukadalai sambar.
See previous post.

Pottukadalai(roasted gram) Sambar

This is an instant sambar made with roasted gram. This is really a variant of Bombay sambar.

Ingredients:

• Onion(Large)-2
• Tomato-2 small
• Roasted gram (Pottukadalai)-3 tablespoons
• Coconut (grated)-1 1/2 tablespoons
• Red chillies-3
• Garlic-2 or 3
• Cumin seeds-1/2 teaspoon
• Asafoetida- pinch
• Oil-2 teaspoon
• Salt
• For seasoning: Mustard, Cumin seeds

Methods:

• Heat oil in pan and add the seasoning items.
• When it starts to splutter add the asafoetida and onions and fry it till it becomes transparent.
• Add the tomatoes and cook it well.
• Grind coconut, roasted grams, red chillies, garlic and cumin seeds into a coarse paste.
• Mix the paste with enough water to avoid getting any clumps.
  
• Add the liquid to the pan along with required salt.
  
• Allow it to cook with the lid closed for 5-7 minutes.
• Suits well with idlis and dosas.