Simple Carrot Sambar

INGREDIENTS:
   Toor dal - 1 Cup
   Tomato - 1
   Carrot - 2
   Turmeric powder - 1/2 Tsp
   Tamarind extract - 1/4 Cup
   Chilly powder - 1 Tsp
   Sambar powder - 1 Tbsp
   Salt - As needed
   Coriander leaves - Few
To TEMPER:
   Oil - 1 Tbsp
   Mustard - 1 Tsp
   Cumin - 1/2 Tsp
   Shallots - 10
   Green chillies - 2
   Asafoetida - 1/4 Tsp
   Curry leaves - Few

METHOD:

• Pressure cook Toor dal with turmeric and tomato for 4 to 5 whistles and mash it well with a laddle and keep aside.

• Heat oil in a pan and temper with the items given under 'TO TEMPER'  and add it to the dal.

• Then add Tamarind extract, Chilly powder, Sambar powder, Salt and a cup of water and mix well.
• Add chopped Carrots and allow it to boil till the carrot gets cooked well.

• Finally add chopped coriander leaves and switch off.

• Serve hot with white rice.

NOTES:

• You can add a tsp of Ghee while tempering for extra flavour.
• You can replace green chillies with red chillies if you like.