Being Indians, we prepare sambar almost every week. Well... it's easy to prepare and it compliments both veg and non-veg dishes. There are many varieties of it and this is a plain sambar which goes particularly well with breads and chappatis. You may also add in vegetables such as carrot, brinjal and okra. Ingredients: Dhal - 1/2 cup soaked Potatoes - 1 cubed Turmeric powder - 1 tsp Chili powder - 1 1/2 tsp Grated coconut - 3 tbsp Garlic - 2 cloves Cumin seeds - 1 tsp Tamarind juice - 2 tbsp Seasoning: Shallots - 3-4 chopped Dried chilies - 3-4 cut small Curry leaves - 1 spring Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp Salt to taste Coriander leaves - chopped for garnishing Boil dhal in 2 cups of water with garlic and salt. Once the dhal is cooked and tender, mash them a little. Add turmeric powder, chili powder, potatoes, tamarind juice and 2 more cups of water. Cook over medium heat until the potatoes are cooked. Grind cumin seeds and grated coconut to a fine paste. Add ...