Vada Sambar By Chef Ajay Chopra

For Sambar Masala

• ½ tbsp sesame oil

• 2 tsp coriander seeds

• 1 tsp chana dal

• urad dal

• ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds

• 1/2 tsp peppercorns

• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

• 6 dried red chillies (guntur/boria)

• 1/4 cup grated coconut (fresh)

• 1/2 cup water

For Sambar

• 2 tbsp sesame oil

• 2 tbsp mustard seeds

• ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds

• 2 dried red chillies

• curry leaves

• 10 shallots

• drumsticks

• carrots

• yellow pumpkin

• brinjals

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• salt to taste

• water as required

• 1/2 cup tamarind extract

• 1/2 tsp jaggery

• 1 cup tur dal (boiled)

For Medu Vada

• 1 cup split black lentils (Urad Dal), washed and soaked in water for 8-10 hours

• 1 tbsp green chillies, rougly chopped

• 3-4 peppercorns

• 8-10 curry leaves, chopped

• 2 tbsp coconut, chopped

• 1 tsp ginger, chopped

• 1/4 tsp asafoetida

• salt to taste

• oil for frying