Drumsticks samber recipes

Drumsticks  Samber recipes

Ingredients

·         3/4 cup toovar (arhar) dal

·         2 drumsticks (saijan ki phalli / saragavo) , cut into 3” pieces

·         1/2 cup bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki) cubes

·         2 tbsp oil

·         1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)

·         6 to 7 curry leaves (kadi patta)

·         2 pinches of asafoetida (hing)

·         1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

·         8 small shallots (madras onions)

·         2 1/2 tbsp tamarind (imli) pulp

·         3 tbsp sambhar powder

·         2 tsp chilli powder

·         of turmeric powder (haldi)

·         salt to taste

·         2 tbsp finely chopped coriander dhania)

Method 

1. Wash the toovar dal thoroughly and drain
2.  Combine the washed dal and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
3. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
4. Blend the dal using a hand blender till it is smooth and keep aside.
5. Combine the drumsticks and bottle gourd with 1 cup of water in a deep non-stick pan and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till the vegetables are soft. Keep aside.
6. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
7.  Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
8. Add the cooked bottle gourd and drumstick, shallots, tamarind pulp, cooked dal, , salt, sambar masala, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and ¾ cup of water, mix well and bring to boil and allow to cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
9.  Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the coriander, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Serve hot.