in a large vessel add chopped drumstick and onions. also add a cup of water and cook till drumsticks are half cooked. (approx 10 min)

now add tamarind extract and cook further for 5 minutes. cook till drumsticks are fully cooked.

also add turmeric, jaggery and salt.

now add curry leaves

also add smashed dal and mix well. bring it to a boil.

add 2-3 tsp of sambar powder and get to a boil. (approx 5 min)

finally add coriander leaves and serve.

serve with rice and ghee.