Pressure cook; rinsed dal, 4 cups water, 2 hwaped tablespoons EasyPeasy Tomato Paste, and ¼ teaspoon Turmeric for 2-3 whistles.
Place cooker as is under running water for a half a minute for quick release of pressure without losing heat.
Return to flame, add chili powder, sambar powder, hard vegetables and cook closed or pressure cook for one whistle. Add soft vegetables and open-cook till vegetables are cooked. Squeeze out the rind and add the tamarind water.
Heat tadka oil in a pan, splutter mustard & cumin seeds seeds, add asafetida and curry leaves. Turn off the flame and add chili powder.
Heat tadka oil in a pan, splutter mustard & cumin seeds seeds, add asafoetida and curry leaves.
Add prepared tadka and salt to dal, mix well and serve.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves (optional)
Enjoy EasyPeasy Sambar Curry.