Okra Sambar/ Benda Kolmbo

Recipe Type : Indian                                                                              Yield : 4
Preparation Time : 10 mins                                                                   Cooking Time : 25 mins

Ingredients:
1 tsp cumins seeds
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp split chickpeas (chanadal)
1 tsp Black lentils (urad dal)
1/2 tsp asafoetida
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp grated coconut
5 Byadagi chilies
1/2 tsp black peppercorns
2 cups water
2 tomatoes
1 red onion
10 chopped okra (bendi)
2 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
8 curry leaves
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
1/2 tsp tamarind paste

Method:

For Masala:
1. Heat a pan. Dry roast cumin seeds, and coriander seeds for 1 min.
2. Dry roast split chickpeas, and black lentils for 3 mins. Allow it to cool.
3. Roast asafoetida, turmeric powder, Byadagi chilies, grated coconut and black peppercorns for 1 min.
4. In a blender add all dry roasted ingredients and little water, tamarind paste to make a fine paste.
5. Heat a pan. Pour oil and curry leaves for tempering.
6. Now add ground masala, salt, chopped tomatoes, and chopped onion. Cook for 7 mins.
7. Put chopped okra pieces. Cook until okra is cooked.
8. Garnish with coriander leaves.