PARUPPU KUZHAMBU 
Paruppu Kulambu is an another version of sambar.This is a less spicy lentil curry served with rice in southern villages of Tamilnadu and Kerala.
Ingredients
Red gram dal
: 1 cup
Turmeric powder
: 1/4 tsp
Lemon size tamarind
: 1/2
Sambar powder
: 1 tsp
Mustard seeds
: 1/4 tsp
Fenugreek
: 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida
: a pinch
Curry leaves and coriander leaves
: a few
Salt
: To taste
Method
- Soak tamarind in water and extract the juice.
- Cook the red gram dal with sufficient water, turmeric and few drops of oil for 15-20 minutes. Check in between and add water if required.
- Add sambar powder, dal, salt, curry leaves and asafoetida to the tamarind juice and micro high for 6-8 minutes.
- Season with mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds.