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Pressure cook ½ cup toor dal with enough water for 3-4 whistles. Let the pressure drop naturally and then, slightly mash the dal. Set aside.
In a thick bottomed pot, add 1 Large Onion chopped along with 2 Medium Tomatoes chopped and 8-10 garlic cloves. Add ½ teaspoon turmeric powder and enough water to cover the vegetables.
Cook until the onions & tomatoes are soft on medium flame.
Now add 1 large capsicum de-seeded and cubed. Cook covered for 5-6 mins on medium flame.
Next add 1 tablespoon Sambar Powder. Cook for a couple of mins.
Next add the cooked toor dal.
Mix it well and add water as needed.
Bring the sambar to a slow boil and continue cooking for 7-8 mins until it is frothy.
Add a few fresh coriander leaves (with stalks) roughly chopped.
Meanwhile in a small pan, heat 2 teaspoon oil/ghee. Add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds and ¼ teaspoon asafoetida. As they splutter, add dry red chilli cut in two and a few fresh curry leaves. Add it to the boiling sambar. Remove from heat.
Serve hot with hot rice and a dollop of ghee on top, potato fry and sago papad on the side.