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Serves 4 people Ingredients ¼ cup raw masoor dal 1 tomato, chopped 1 green chilli, chopped (add more if you like it spicy) 1 tbsp Tamarind Paste 2 tbsp ASK Rasam Powder 2 cups water Salt to taste 1 tsp turmeric powder Coriander leaves for garnish For the Tadka 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds) ½ tsp urad dal A pinch of hing 4–5 methi seeds 7–8 curry leaves 2 dried red chillies, slit Method In a pressure cooker, add the cooked dal, water, tamarind paste, chopped green chilli, salt, to

Now that you’ve got your ASK Masala, it’s time to bring home the flavours of an authentic Mangalorean sambhar. Simple, comforting, and full of taste — here’s how you can make it at home. Authentic Mangalorean Sambhar Serves 4 people Ingredients Mixed vegetables of your choice(you can also add toor dal if you like) Onion (optional) 2 tbsp ASK Masala ½ cup grated coconut Lemon-sized tamarind ½ tsp jaggery Salt to taste For the Tadka Rai (mustard seeds) Jeera (cumin seeds) Hing