Add Sambar Masala while your cooked dal and vegetables are simmering. Mix well, cook for a few minutes, and adjust salt and spice according to taste.

1. 1. Soak toor dal in water before cooking.

2. 2. Heat 1 tbsp ghee/oil in a pressure cooker and add green chilli and your choice of vegetables.

3. 3. Sauté the vegetables for about 2 minutes.

4. 4. Add 2 tbsp sambar masala and mix well.

5. 5. Add soaked dal, water (4× the quantity of soaked dal), and salt to taste.

6. 6. Cook until partially done, then pressure cook for 5 whistles.

7. 7. Once pressure is released, add tamarind pulp and jaggery and mix well.

8. 8. Heat 2 tbsp ghee/oil, add mustard seeds, dried red chilli, hing and curry leaves, pour over sambar, mix and serve hot.