Corn Sambhar

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients

• 4 nos. corncobs , grated
• 1 cup potatoes , cubed
• 1 cup shallots (madras onions) , peeled
• 1/2 recipe sambhar masala
• salt to taste

For The Tempering

• 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
• 10 curry leaves (kadi patta)
• a pinch asafoetida (hing)
• 2 tbsp oil

For The Garnish

• 2 tbsp coriander (dhania)

Method

1. Prepare the tempering by heating the oil in a large pan, adding the mustard seeds and frying until they crackle. Add the curry leaves and asafoetida.
2. Add the potatoes, madras onions and 3 cups of water and sauté for a few minutes.
3. Add the sambhar masala and sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Add the corn and salt and simmer with 3 cups of water till the potatoes are soft.
5. Serve hot, garnished with the coriander.