Kerala Sambar

Sambar is a lentil based dish common in South India. In Kerala the Sambar would contain different vegetables, which is similar to avial recipe. To make Kerala Sambar you need
vegetables like Cooked potatoes, egg plant, drumstick, okra, and carrot (You can add any veggies you like) and Lime Size tamarind soaked in warm water, 1 cup toor dal pressure cooked with turmeric, mash the dal to a smooth paste, handful of coriander seeds (4-5 tsp of coriander seeds), asafetida, and 4-5 red chilies in a pan without oil and keep aside. In the same pan sauté 4-5 tsp of shredded coconut until it turns to brown color, Grind coriander seeds, asafetida, red chilies, coconut, and 1 tomato into a paste.
The Method is as follows:
In a pan add oil; sauté mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
Add handful of chopped shallots or pearl onions and sauté until it turns translucent.
Add the vegetable and little water and cover cook them for few minutes .Add the tamarind water and cook for few minutes.
Add the boiled potatoes, cooked dal, and sambar masala paste.
Mix everything and add required salt for taste. Cook in Medium heat for another 10 minutes and turn off the heat.
You can also add red chili powder as per your taste before cooking. Serve hot with rice, idly, and dosa.