Soak tamrind in 3 cups of lukewarm water for 15 minutes and extract the pulp
Add oil to the pan. when the oil is hot add mustard, fenugreek, asafoetida and curry leaves. After they splutter add the vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of water and cook the vegetables
In a spearate pan add 1/4 teaspoon of oil and roast red chillies, toor dal, channa dal, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek, pepper and rice until they turn golden brown. Transfer them into a plate
In the same pan sauté the coconuts till they slightly change color. Tranfer them to the plate. After the mixture comes to room temperature, add little water and make a fine paste
Meantime after the vegetables are half cooked, add tamrind pulp, turmeric powder and salt. Cook till the raw smell of tamrind goes and vegetables are fully cooked
Add the ground paste and cook for 5 minutes
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice
Any vegetables of your choice can be added