Drumstick Fennel Spinach Sambar Recipe-Drumstick & Greens Sambar

Step 1: To begin making Murungakkai Vendhaya Keerai Sambar Recipe-Drumstick and Fenugreek Greens Sambar, first pressure cook the toor dal along with 2-1/2 cups of water for 4 to 5 whistles

Step 2: Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 3: Once the pressure has released, open the cooker and mash the dal well and keep aside

Step 4: Into a pressure cooker, add the tamarind water, drumstick, methi leaves, onions, sambar powder, turmeric powder and salt

Step 5: Add 1/2 cup of water and pressure cook the sambar masala for 1 to 2 whistles and turn off the heat

Step 6: Release the pressure immediately, by lifting the weight with a fork or keep the pressure cooker under running water

Step 7: Once the pressure is released, open the pressure cooker, add the mashed dal to the sambar masala and stir well

Step 8: Adjust the consistency of the Murungakkai Vendhaya Keerai Sambar by adding water

Step 9: Adjust the salt or sambar powder at this stage according to your taste

Step 10: Give the Murungakkai Vendhaya Keerai Sambar a brisk boil

Step 11: While it is boiling, in a tadka pan; heat oil over medium heat

Step 12: Add the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle

Step 13: Once the mustard seeds have crackled add the curry leaves, asafoetida and red chillies and give it a stir

Step 14: Pour this into the simmering Murungakkai Vendhaya Keerai Sambar and turn off the heat

Step 15: Transfer the Murungakkai Vendhaya Keerai Sambar to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 16: Serve the Murungakkai Vendhaya Keerai Sambar along with hot Steamed Rice or broken wheat and a Raw Banana Roast for a diabetic friendly meal