Tiffin Sambar

Ingredients:

Moong dal-1/2 cup

Tamarind- small lemon size(soak in hot water)

Small Onion-10

Tomato-1 small

Sambar masala-1 tbsp

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Jaggery- small piece (as needed)

Coriander seed-1 tsp

Channa dal-1/2 tsp

Cumin seed-1/2 tsp

Coconut scraps-2 tbsp

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Red chilli- 3 no
Cilantro/Coriander leaves- few
Salt

Method:

1.In a pan add 1 tsp of oil and fry coriander seed,channa dal and 2 red chilli. Allow it to chill. Grind along with cumin seed and coconut and paste like masala.
2.Pressure cook moong dal  for 3-4 whistle.
3.In a same pan add oil and splutter some mustard seed, red chilli onion and tomato. Add turmeric powder and sambar powder and saute for a while.
4.Now add tamarind water , grounded masala,salt,jaggery and needed water.Allow it to boil for 5 min.
5.Garnish with coriander leaves.

Note:

1.Toor dal can be repaced instead for moong dal.
2.For watery add little more water.Adjust adding jaggery for your taste.
3.Goes well with Pongal,Idly/Dosa.