Mukkala Pulusu (Andhra Style Mixed Vegetable Sambar)

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
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   Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds. Cook them for about 10 seconds.After 10 seconds, add asafoetida, dry red chilli and curry leaves.
3. 3
   Add shallots, green chillies, garlic and saut for a minute.
4. 4
   Add tomato pieces and a little salt. Cook till the tomatoes become mushy.Now add sambar powder and mix well. Saut for 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the mixed vegetables, tamarind pulp, 2 cups of water, jaggery and mix well. Close the lid of the pressure cooker & cook for one whistle. Turn off the heat & open the lid once the pressure subsides.
6. 6
   Garnish with coriander and serve hot.
7. 7
   Serve Mukkala Pulusu along with
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   Steamed Rice,Beetroot Thoranand
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   Elai Vadamfor a weekday lunch or dinner.