Field Beans Sambhar

This is a different type of sambhar, more like a gravy can be had with rotis or even rice.

Prep Time: 8 hrs

Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup Field beans, soaked overnight

• Salt, to taste

• 1 tsp Turmeric powder

• 1 lemon sized Tamarind, soaked in hot water

• 1 tsp Red chilli powder

• 1 tsp Coriander powder

• 8 Shallots sliced

• 1/2 Finely chopped tomatoes

For tempering

• 1 tbsp Oil

• 1 tsp Mustard seeds

• 5-7 Curry leaves

• 1/2 tsp Urad dal

• 1/4 tsp Methi seeds

• 1/2 tsp Hing

To make a paste

• 1 tbsp Oil

• 1/4 cup Shallots

• 2 Garlic

• 1 and 1/2 Tomatoes

• 1 tsp Coriander seeds

• 1/4 cup Fresh grated coconut

• 1 tsp Fennel seeds

Instructions

1. Cook the field beans for 4-5 whistles with turmeric powder in a pressure cooker till done

For the paste

1. In a pan take oil and add shallots, coriander seeds and garlic and sauté till brown

2. Add tomatoes and sauté till mushy

3. Make a paste of the above with coconut and fennel seeds and keep aside

To proceed

1. In a pan take oil, splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, methi seeds and hing

2. Add sliced shallots and sauté till brown

3. Add tomatoes, salt, chilli powder, coriander powder and sauté till mushy

4. Remove pulp from the tamarind, keep aside

5. Add the cooked beans along with the water and the tamarind pulp and boil till the raw smell of the tamarind goes

6. Add the ground paste and boil for another minute and switch off the gas

7. Serve hot with either chapathi or steamed rice