Add SQ1 (Oil pack) to a pan and sauté briefly after spluttering.

Add SQ2 (Onion pack) and cook for a minute.

Add SQ3 (Tomatoes) and cook for 2–3 minutes until tomatoes soften.

Add SQ4 (Sambhar vegetables) and 150 ml water, cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Add SQ5 (Cooked dal) and SQ6 (sambhar masala), mix and simmer for 4–5 minutes.

Garnish with SQ7 (Fresh coriander) and serve hot.