You might need to buy:
- Tuvar dal – 2 cups
- Sambar powder – 3 tbsp
- Tamarind – 1 small ball
- Hing powder – 2 small pinches
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder – a pinch
- Chilli powder – 1 tsp
- Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
- Curry leaves – 6-7 leaves
- Salt to taste