Pumpkin Sambar/Soup

 

Pumpkin

Make Pumpkin to soup consistency. Add Sambar powder(I make this each time as fresh- roast 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp channa dal, 1tsp fenugreek seeds in one tbsp of coconut oil and add 3tbs grated coconut at the end. Grind it to paste with water). Add the sambar powder or paste in Pumpkin, and let it boil for some time. Add Tadka at the end. 

At the very end of sambar making, we add 1-2tbsp lemon juice(based on the quantity)  instead of tamarind.

This is how my Prabhu makes. But I first make Tadka, add veggies, let it cook for 5mins, add water, let it boil for 2 mins or less, then add Sambar paste and boil it for 5 mins. Finally, add cooked dal or prepared pumpkin puree. Let it all boil for 2 or so minutes. Add lemon juice as above.