New Sambhar

Ingredients

• 2 Whole Red Chillies
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp whole black pepper
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Grind the above ingredients into fine powder and you have your homemade sambhar powder

Directions

• Start the instant pot in sauté mode and heat oil in it. Add all the tempering ingredients.
• When the mustard seeds start to splutter, add the chopped onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, sambar powder and salt. Sauté for another 2 minutes.
• Add all the vegetables, toor dal and water to the instant pot. Change the instant pot setting to manual or pressure cook mode for 8 minutes at high pressure with vent in sealing position.
• When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Stir in the tamarind paste. Stir the sambar so it is mixed well.
• Garnish with cilantro and sambar is ready to be served.