¼ kg Oily toovar dal1 nos Grated carrot1 nos Potato (cut into cubes)2 nos Drumstick (cut into pieces)8 to French beans (cut into thin strips)2 nos Large tomatoes chopped1” piece Finely chopped Ginger1 nos Banana slit in the middle½ cup Tamarind water (take a 2” round ball of tamarind and soak it in hot water and extract the juice)2 tsp Oil1½ to Besan½ tsp Rye1 tsp Whole jeera½ tsp Methi seeds¼ tsp Asafoetida (powdered)3 to Green chillies (slit in the middle)½ tsp Turmeric powder2 tsp Red chilli powder2” pc JaggeryCurry leaves (few)Salt (as reqd)Chopped coriander leaves (few) Boil the toovar dal in a pressure cooker.Blend it and then sieve through a strainer to remove the dal husks.Heat oil in pan and fry the rye, jeera, methi seeds.When they crackle add the asafoetida, green chillies and chopped ginger.Lower the flame and add the besan and roast till it becomes golden brown in color and begins to release an aroma.Gradually add the strained dal. Keep stirring so that no lumps are formed and the mixture is smooth.Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and bring to a boil.When the dal begins to boil add the chopped vegetables and jaggery.Cook on a low gas till the vegetables are cooked , approximately 10 - 15 minutes.Add the slit banana. You can add the banana when the vegetables are just about to be cooked.Add the tamarind water and bring to a boil .(the tamarind water must be added last otherwise the vegetables will not cook)Adjust the salt, red chilli powder, jaggery and tamarind water according to your taste.Remove the banana before serving. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. North Indian