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Chana Dal Sambhar - Sambhar is a versatile dish that can be served with many dishes like idli, rice, dosa, pongal, wada, etc. This chana dal sambhar is a little different varient for who are tired of the regular sambhar but still want to try a superb side dish. I ngredients - For masala - 2 spoon chana dal - 2 teaspoon coriander seeds - 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds - 1 teaspoon cumin seeds - 1 spoon poppy seeds - 3-4 dried red chilli - 1 teaspoon peppercorns - ½ teaspoon fennel seeds - ½ cup grated coconut - 2 garlic cloves - ½ teaspoon turmeric powder Vegetables for Sambhar - 2 potato - 2 onion - 3 tomatoes - 2 capsicum - 2 drumstick For tempering - ½ teaspoon mustard seeds - ½ teaspoon cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon asafoetida For garnishing - A handful of finely chopped coriander leaves.  Method 1. Soak the chana dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, clove, peppercorns in ¼th cup water for half an hour.  2. Dry roast all together grated coconut, garlic, red chilli, poppy seeds