Arachuvitta sambhar

This sambhar tastes like the one we get in hotels.you can make this with or without vegetables.I have made this with brinjal and drumstick in it.This goes well with dosa , idli,and uttappam. Only some will like it with rice.

drumsticks pieces- 5
brinjal-2 cut into 8 pieces.
shallots- 5 chopped.
tamarind - a small marble size
hing-a pinch
turmeric pwd- 1/4 tsp
curry leaves
oil
salt
To Grind
Coconut grated- 3 tsp
 toor dhal- 2tsp
red chillies- 3-4
methi seeds/vendhayam- 1/4 tsp
Dry roast the above ingredients and make a paste.
METHOD:
Extract pulp from tamarind with 1 cup water. cook the vegetables separately with little salt.
Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds, curry leaves,when they pop add onions.
Now add tamarind water, salt and turmeric pwd.
Let it boil for 2 min.
Now add the ground paste and 2 cups water.
Let it boil and now reduce fire and allow it to cook for 3 -4 min.
It will start becoming thick.  Adjust the consistency according to how you want.
Add veggies and boil for 1 more min.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with dosa or ildi.