· 8 servings In Tamil language, the word ‘arachuvitta’ means ‘to grind’. It is made with roasted spices, which are then ground with fresh coconut. Hence the name arachuvitta sambar. Ingredients: For Sambar masala: Oil – 4 tbsp Hing – ½ tsp Channa dal – 2 tbsp Coriander seeds – 2 tbsp Dry red chilli – 5-6 nos Coconut grated (optional) – 4 tbsp For lentils: Tamarind pulp (strained) – 1 cup Curry leaves – few sprigs Salt Turmeric – ½ tsp Chilli powder – 1 tsp Ash gourd diced – 1 cup Baby Brinjal dice – 2no Bhindi (okra) – handful Drumsticks diced – 1 cup Toor dal (boiled, thick) – 4cups For tempering: Ghee – 3 tbsp Hing – ¼ tsp Dry red chilli – 4 no Mustard seeds – 2tsp Curry leaves – few sprigs Extra shots – Chilla Leftover Sambhar -2cups Besan – ¾ cup Maida