lentils and vegetable stew in in famous south Indian style Lentil based south Indian dish, slightly tangy to taste combined with a mix of vegetables, spices, and freshly ground sambar powder that gives a thumping aroma all over the house.http://www.vahrehvah.com/sambharsambharIngredients2 tbsp channa dal1 bunch coriander leaves2 tbsp coriander seeds2 tbsp cumin1 bunch curry leaves2 piece garam masala30 grams ginger-garlic1 number grated coconut1 tsp hing-asafoetida1 tbsp jaggery or sugar1 tsp methi seeds-fenugreek300 grams mix sambhar vegetables1 tbsp mustard4 tbsp oil1 large onions2 tbsp peppercorns6 piece red chilli1 tbsp rice1 to taste salt40 grams tamarind200 grams tomatoes1 tsp turmeric1 cup yellow dal -toroidalDirections• sambhar masala Heat heavy pan, over medium heat, and add the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns and coriander seeds,red chillies ,rice chana dal can also add little urad dal,. Stir and roast for 3-4 minutes, reducing the heat if necessary to take care that the spices don't burn. . In the same pan, heat 2 teaspoons oil and roast garlic ginger ,hing ,turmeric When they start to colour continue roasting Add the pan contents to the bowl and cool along with the spices. add all to a grinder and make it into a fine paste. sambhar making Heat one teaspoon of the oil in a heavy pan, over medium heat, and add the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds,hing ,red chillies (chef did not add but please do) cumin seeds, . . Add the shallots or big cut onions ,turmeric powders, stir add curry leaves ,chopped gr chillies and mix vegetables add tomatoes tamarind juice and add water and cook till the vegetables are half done add sambhar masala -add half the qty and save the rest to use next time in fridge when the vegetables are 3/4 cooked add mashed dal and cook for 30 min in slow flame nice fragrance of sambhar will spread all of your house add seasonings ,sugar and finish of with coriander leaves eanjoy with rice idli ,dosa"Reach vahrehvah at - Website - http://www.vahrehvah.com/ Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=vahchef Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VahChef.SanjayThumma Twitter - https://twitter.com/vahrehvah Google Plus - https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116066497483672434459 Flickr Photo - http://www.flickr.com/photos/23301754@N03/ Linkedin - http://lnkd.in/nq25sW Picasa Photos- http://picasaweb.google.com/118141140815684791742 Stumleupon http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/vahrehvah Tumblr http://vahrehvah.tumblr.com/ Blogger - http://vahrehvah.blogspot.in/"