Pumpkin Sambhar

Ingredients:

Toor Dal– 1/2 cup
Water – 2-cup
Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp

For Sambar:

Pumpkin – 1/2 a small one cubed
Oil – 1 tblsp
Mustard Seeds– 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Asafoetida – 1/4 tsp
Curry Leaves – a sprig
Onion – 1 large peeled and sliced
Green chillies – 2 slit
Coriander Powder – 2 tblsp
Chilli Powder – 2 tsp
Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp
Salt as per taste
Jaggery – 1/2 tsp
Tamarind Pulp – 2 tblsp
Water as needed

Method:

Take dal, water and turmeric powder in a cooker. Cover and pressure-cook for 3 whistle. Simmer for 5 mins. Turn off the cooker and let the steam escape all by itself. Open and mash the dal well. Set aside.Heat oil in a pot. Add in mustard, cumin, curry leaves and asafoetida. Saute for a min. Add in onions, green chillies. Saute this until light golden. Add in chopped pumpkin and mix well. Add in some salt and Jaggery, Mix well. Add in all spice powder and mix well. Add in cooked dal, tamarind pulp and some water to thin the sambar. Mix well. Bring this to boil, simmer for 5 to 8 mins. Serve with Rice dosa or Idli.