Onion Sambhar

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup tur dal
• 1 cup madras onions or 3 medium sized onion, sliced
• 1 cup tamarind juice
• A pinch of turmeric powder
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 1 tsp curry leaves
• 1 tsp coriander leaves
• 1/4 tsp salt

For Roasting

• 1/2 tsp chana dal
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 3 red chilies
• Grind to a paste
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tomato
• 1 tsp coriander leaves
• 1 tsp freshly grated coconut

For Seasoning

• 1/2 tsp ghee or oil
• 1/2 tsp urad dal
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

Method

1. Roast the dal and pressure cook, along with the required quantity of water.
2. Roast all the ingredients given under roasting and powder it.
3. Heat oil in a pan and fry the seasoning ingredients.
4. Stir in the onion slices and fry till tender.
5. Add tamarind juice, turmeric powder, asafoetida, curry and coriander leaves, salt, roasted powder, ground paste and the cooked dal. Mix the contents thoroughly and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Serve hot with snacks.