| 1/2 | c | Red Gram Dal (Pigeon Peas, Toor Dal); Picked Over & Rinsed |
| 2 | c | Water |
| | A Lemon-Sized Piece Of Tamarind Pulp |
| 1 | c | Hot Water |
| 2 | | Green Chillies (Chili Peppers); Slit Sideways |
| 1 | c | Mixed Vegetables; Chopped (e.G. Radish, Onion, Okra, Eggplant, Sweet Pepper, Potato) |
| 1 | c | Water |
| | Salt; To Taste |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground Turmeric |
| 3 | ts | Sambar Powder |
| 1 | tb | Rice Flour; Optional |
| 2 | tb | Extra Water; Optional |
| 1 | sm | Bunch Of Coriander Leaves, Chopped; For Garnish |
| | FOR TEMPERING |
| 1 | tb | Oil (To 1 1/2 Tbsp.) |
| 1 | tb | Brown Mustard Seeds |
| 1/2 | ts | Asafoetida Powder |
| 1/2 | ts | Fenugreek Seeds |
| 1/2 | ts | Cumin Seeds |
| 1 | | Red Chili (Chili Pepper); Halved |
| | A Few Curry Leaves |