Bitter Melon Sambar

Ingredients: 1 cup toor dal 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder 1 -2 tbsp. oil 2-3 bitter melon, discard the seeds and cut into rounds 1 small tomatoes, chopped 1-2 tsp. tamarind juice 1 tbsp. jaggery 2 tbsp. grated, coconut 1-1/2 tbsp. Sambar Powder 1 long spring curry leaves Salt to taste For Seasoning: 1 tsp. oil 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds Method: Cook toor dal in a pressure cooker with water and turmeric. Keep aside. Grind sambar powder, coconut with little water to a fine paste. Heat oil in a pan, fry bitter melon till light brown. Add tomatoes, salt, tamarind, jaggery, cooked dal, ground paste, curry leaves and little water. Bring it to boil for 10-12 minutes until the sambar thickens. (If necessary add little more water) Remove from the heat. Heat oil in a pan, add seasonings when it starts to split, stir into the sambar. Serve hot with rice.