Broccoli Sambar

Ingredients:

1.Broccoli- 100 g

2.Chopped Onion-1/2(Thin long pieces)

3.Red chillies( 1)
4.Sambar powder- 2-3 spoons

5.Thoor dhal ( 1 cup)

6.Tamarind-(100 g)

7.Turmeric( 1 pinch)

8.Fenugreek seeds-1/4 spoon

9.Mustard

10.Curry leaves
11.Salt 
12.Asafoetida

Method:

1.Pressure cook the thoor dhal for 3 whistles.Wash and cut the broccoli into small pieces and keep aside

2.Soak the tamarind beforehand in hot water.

3.Heat kadai,add 1 spoon of oil.Then add the fenugreek seeds,red chillies,onions and saute for 3-4 min

4.Then add the broccoli pieces,salt,sambar powder and turmeric and cook well till the broccoli is light brown in color.

5.After 5 minutes add the tamarind water and boil for 10 -12 min till the raw tamarind smell vanishes.

6.Now add the cooked thoor dhal & asafoetida ,keep in medium flame for another 5 minutes till the sambar thickens

7.Seasoning:Oil+Mustard+Curry leaves
8.Garnish with fresh cilantro.