Oats sambar sadam recipe: lentil and oats medley

Ingredients

• Toor dhal or red lentils, 1/2 cup
• Irish oats or any type of oats, 1 cup
• Small onions, peeled, a cup, 2
• Tomatoes, medium size, 2
• Mixed vegetables, like carrot, green beans, broccoli, spinanch, peas
• Green chili,1
• Turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon
• Tamarind, a small lemon-sized ball
• Asafetida, 1 pinch
• Salt as per taste
• Mustard seeds, ½ teaspoon
• Curry leaves, 1 sprig
• Chopped cilantro, a handful
• Vadakam, 1 teaspoon
• Shredded coconut or dry coconut powder, 1 tablespoon
• Coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon
• Red chilies, 2-3 depending on spice preference
• Fenugreek seeds, ¼ teaspoon
• Cardamom, 2 pods
• Cloves, 2