Radish-Greens Sambar

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup moong dal (split yellow moong beans)
• 1 cup radish, cut into small cubes
• 1/2 up radish greens or spinach, chopped fine
• 1/2 cup onions, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 1/2 tsp sambar powder (store-bought like 777 brand or home-made)
• 1 tsp tamarind paste
• Salt to taste

For Seasoning

• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• Asafoetida powder, a pinch
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 5-6 curry leaves

Preparation

1. Cook the moong dal in the pressure cooker with 1 cup of water and some turmeric powder for about 3 whistles.
   
   
2. While the dal is cooking, heat 1 tsp oil in a deep saucepan. Add onions and saute for a minute or two.
   
   
3. Add the radish and greens along with 2 cups of water and some salt and turmeric. Cover and cook on medium heat until the radish and onions are semi-cooked.
   
   
4. Add the tamarind and cook for 2-3 minutes until the veggies are soft.
   
   
5. Add the sambar powder and boil for 2 minutes until the raw flavor of the powder is gone.
   
   
6. Mash the cooked dal and add to the veggies and remove from heat.
   
   
7. Heat oil in a small pan for seasoning. Add hing and mustard seeds. As the seeds start to pop, add the curry leaves, and add this seasoning to the radish-greens sambar.
   
   
8. Place the sambar back on the heat and let it come to a boil.
   
   
9. Serve the radish-greens sambar hot with rice and pappadums.

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