Sambhar

Red gram(Thuvaraparippu) – As reqd
Shallots/Red onions(Kunjulli) – 5-6
Drumstick(Muringakkai) – 2 nos
Carrots – 2 nos Potatoes (medium) – 2 nos
Cucumber– 1/4 
snake gourd-1/4
Elephant yam -1/4
Tomatoes – 2 nos
Lady’s finger(Vendakkai) – 10 nos
Fenugreek seeds(Uluva) – A pinch 
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Cumin seeds(Jeerakam) – A pinch
Chilly powder - 1 tsp
Sambhar powder(optional)
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Salt – As reqd
oil - 1 tsp
Tamarind water-1/4 cup or as required
Coriander leaves – A bunch

Cook the red gram in a pressure cooker along with ¼ tsp turmeric powder, a pinch of salt and the reqd qty of water.Heat a pan and splutter mustard seeds, fenugreek and jeera.)Add onions and sauté for a while till they become very light golden in colour.Add coriander powder, chilly powder and turmeric powder along with a tsp of sambhar powder which is optional.Saute till the raw smell goes.Add the vegetables along with some water. Stir well.Add the tamarind water .Close the pan and cook the vegetables.Add salt as required.Once the vegetables are cooked, add the cooked red gram or dal and mix well.Add little water and bring to a boil or till the required consistency is reached.Finally, add coriander leaves .Serve hot with idly or  dosa or even with rice.