Ponnanganni keerai sambar recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup tur dal
• 1.5 cups water
• 3 cups Ponnanganni keerai/water amaranth (Chopped)
• 1.5 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 large pinch asafoetida
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1 large tomato (chopped)
• 1 cup drumstick (sambar cut)
• 1/4 cup tamarind water
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 2 tsp sambar powder
• 1.5 tsp ghee

Instructions

1. 1

   Pressure Cook the tur dal with enough water to 3-4 whistles. Mash and keep it ready.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a pot and crackle mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, asafoetida, onions and fry the onions till brown.

3. 3

   Further add tomatoes and fry till mushy.

4. 4

   When the tomatoes are cooked and soft, add drumstick, salt, turmeric powder, tamarind water and water.

5. 5

   Mix well and let it boil for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Open and add the chopped greens and cook till they are soft.

7. 7

   When the greens are cooked, add cooked dal, sambar powder, water(if required) and let it boil for 5 more minutes.

8. 8

   lastly, add ghee, mix again and serve hot!