Here's how to make tasty and tangy South Indian Moong Dal Sambar at home in just 5 easy steps.

Cook moong dal, wash and pressure cook moong dal with turmeric and 1½ cups water until soft. mash well.

Cook vegetables, in a pan, cook chopped onions, tomatoes, and vegetables with salt and sambar powder.

Add tamarind & dal, mix in tamarind pulp and mashed dal, stirring well. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Prepare tempering, heat oil, splutter mustard, cumin, red chili, curry leaves, and hing.

Mix & serve, pour tempering over sambar, mix well, and serve hot with idli, dosa, vada, or rice.