Amma's Sambhar

Paste
Roast 5 red chillies
1 Tblsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp methi (fenugreek)
1 tsp toor dal

then grind with 1/2 tsp tamarind and water

Boil sliced onion, tomato, eggplant (any vegetable) in enough water to cover.

Cook 1/2 cup toor dal. Add toor dal to vegetables. Add masala.

Bring to a boil.

Add oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves and hing.