Boil dal with 2 cups of water till done

In a pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, methi seeds, allow it to splutter

Add curry leaves, hing and dried red chilies

Add onion, fry for a minute, add drumsticks, brinjal, radish, pumpkin and fry for few minutes

Add tomatoes, turmeric, sambar powder, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes

Add boiled dal, 2 cups of water, salt and simmer till vegetables are done and give nice aroma of sambar

Finally add tamarind pulp and coriander leaves, simmer for another 6-8 minutes

Tasty sambar is ready to be served with hot steamed rice, dosa, idlies, medu vadas and so on…