Sambhar

Ingredients:
Arhar dal 2 cups
Mixed vegetables 2 cups, Brinjal, French beans, carrot, etc
Onion 2, chopped
Coconut 2 tablespoons
Coriander leaves 2 tablespoons
Fenugreek seeds a pinch
Asfoetida a pinch
Turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon
Oil 2 tablespoons
Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves 2 sprigs
Coriander leaves 2 tablespoons, chopped
Tamarind lemon sized ball

Salt to taste

Prepration:
1.Cook the dal after cleaning and mash it well.
2.Chop the mixed vegetables into pieces and add them to the cooked dal.
3.Add the onions, boil and keep aside.
4.Roast the asfoetida, fenugreek seeds and coriander seeds in oil and grind it with coconut and tamarind to form a smooth paste.
5.Add this to the dal mixture and then add turmeric powder, salt and a little water and boil for a minute.
6.Heat oil and add the mustard seeds and curry leaves and when the mustard crackles add this to the dal.
7.Serve hot with steaming rice or idli.