Sambar Avial Thoran

Ingredients

• Toor dal
• Mixed vegetables (drumstick, carrot, beans)
• Grated coconut
• Tamarind pulp
• Sambar powder
• Yogurt
• Green chilies
• Curry leaves
• Coconut oil
• Salt

Instructions

1. 1Cook toor dal until soft; set aside.
2. 2For Sambar: Cook mixed vegetables with tamarind pulp, sambar powder, and cooked dal. Temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
3. 3For Avial: Cook mixed vegetables with a ground paste of coconut, green chilies, and cumin. Finish with a swirl of yogurt.
4. 4For Thoran: Finely chop vegetables (e.g., beans, carrots). Stir-fry with grated coconut, green chilies, and curry leaves.
5. 5Ensure all three dishes are seasoned with salt to taste.
6. 6Serve hot with steamed rice.