PAASIPARUPPU IDLI SAMBAR

Ingredients:

1 cup paasiparuppu, boiled till cooked and mashed
1 big onion chopped
1 big red tomato chopped
3 green chillies, slit into 4 and cut across
1 brinjal cut into small cubes
1 small carrot cut into small cubes
1 potato cut into small cubes
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 tbs thick tamarind juice (optional)
¼ tsp jiggery
Salt as needed

To Roast In ½ tsp Oil And Powder:
1 ½ tbs of kadalai patuppu
1 ½ tsp of coriander seeds
4 dried red chillies
½ tsp fenugreek seeds

To Season:
1 tbs ghee or oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp asafoetida powder
1 sprig curry leaves

Method:

Heat a wok with the ghee. Add in the tempering items.
Let them splutter, add in the onion and sauté till light brown.
Add in the tomatoes, turmeric powder and sauté for a minute.

Now add in the green chillies and the cut vegetables.
Now fry in medium flame for about 2 minutes.
Add in salt and stir fry well.

Now add in required water, tamarind juice and let it boil till
the vegetables are cooked.
Add in the jiggery, and the sambar powder.
Let it come to a boil. Add in the cooked dal and mix well.
Add water if needed to get a sambar consistency.
Let it boil once more, remove and garnish with the coriander leaves