Venky's Vegetable Sambar

Cook three/four cups of dal (tuvar or mung) until it becomes mashed

Take any of the following vegetables (but others are also good)

Zucchini
Broccoli
Pumpkin
Drumstick

In two cups of water cook tamarind paste (one teaspoon) along with tumeric powder (half teaspoon), sambar powder (4 teaspoons), chilli powder (3 teaspoons) and coriander powder (2 teaspoons), chopped vegetables and salt.

When the vegetables are well cooked, mix the dal with the vegetables, add dessicated coconut (4 teaspoons), mix and bring to the boil.

When boiling, add asfoetida (half teaspoon) on top. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Switch off and add fried mustard seeds and methi.