Soak 150 grams of dal in 250ml of water and pressure cook for 10 minutes for up to 3 whistles. Keep it aside. Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds, onions , curry leaves and green chillies, add drumsticks, carrots and cook for sometime and then add tomatoes and brinjal. Add Bhema’s sambar powder, 700 ml water. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Add tamarind juice, dal and coriander leaves. Finally add salt. Bhema’s sambar is ready to eat.