Kadamba Sambhar

 This is a different sambhar that has vegetables, and two lentils. It goes well with rice and flat bread.


1.    Mixed Vegetable- 100gms
2.    Chick pea - 1/4 cup(soaked overnight)
3.    Split pigeon pea - 1.1/2 cups
4.    Tamarind Pulp – 1cup
5.    Sambhar powder – 3tsps
6.    Turmeric powder – 2tsps
7.    Asafoetida powder - 1/2tsp
8.    Mustard seeds – 1tsp
9.    Sugar – 1tsp
10.    Grated coconut – 4tsps
11.    Chopped coriander leaves – 2tsps
12.    Curry leaves - few
13.    Oil and salt - as required
Method:
Cook the chick pea in a pressure cooker till soft. Cook the split pigeon pea with asafoetida and one teaspoon of turmeric powder. Mash it well and keep it aside.
Heat some oil in a frying pan and add the mustard seeds. When it crackles add the grated coconut and fry till brown.
Dilute the tamarind pulp with two cups of water. Add the balance turmeric powder, salt and sugar. Cook the vegetables in it. Then add the cooked chick peas and sambhar powder. Add more water and bring it to pouring consistency. Simmer for few seconds. Garnish with curry leaves, coriander leaves and fried coconut.