Quick Sambhar

Sambhar is a common veg broth prepared in most of the south indian though the ways may be different.This is my version of sambhar which is  easy and I think it tastes good.

Ingredients;
Masoor/Toor dal-1/2cup
Veg-shallots,ashgourd,yam,potato,tomato,lady's fingeretc-11/2cupAdd tomatoes and okra after pressure cooking rest of veg
Spices;
Chilli powder-1tsp
Coriander powder-2tsp
Turmeric-1/2tsp
Asafoetida-1/4 tsp
Tamarind-1 lemon sized
Water 2cups or as required
Salt as per taste
Oil-2tbsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Curry leaves-1sprig
Red chillies-2

Add the dal,vegetables,salt,chilli powder,asafoetida,coriander powder and turmeric.Pressure cook for 2 whistles.Soak the tamarind in water.Add  the tomato,lady's finger and tamarind water.Let it cook for 2 to 3 mins.Heat oil in a pan,splutter the mustard seeds add the curry leaves and red chillies.Pour this over the sambhar and leave it with lid closed for 15 mins.