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4.7 OKRA & TOMATO SAMBAR

INGREDIENTS

1/8 slabTamarind, soaked
1 cupToor Dal
½ tspTurmeric powder
10-12Fresh Okra, washed and sliced lengthwise

Seasonings:

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  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • ½ tsp Mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp Cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp Urad dal
  • ½ tsp Asafetida powder
  • 2 small Tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Sambar powder
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
  • 4-5 stems Cilantro, chopped
  • 1) Extract Tamarind juice.
  • 2) Pressure cook dal with 3 cups water, a drop of oil and turmeric.
  • 3) Mash well and set aside.
  • 4) Heat oil and fry seasonings.
  • 5) Add okra and fry for a few minutes.
  • 6) Add tomato and fry for a few more minutes.
  • 7) Add tamarind juice, sambar and salt.
  • 8) Cook for 5 minutes and then add dal.
  • 9) Add cilantro and simmer for 5 minutes.