Saagu

Ingredients :

Mixed vegetables  - 1-1/2 cups
Onion - ½ cup
Tomato - 1
Mustard seeds
Oil
Curry leaves
Asafetida
Coriander leaves for garnish
Salt

Masala to grind:
    
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Coriander seeds -2 tsp
Grated coconut - ¾ cup
Poppy seeds -2 tsp
Whole split peas (hurgadle, putani) 2 Tbsp
Green chillies - 5-6
Garlic pods - 3
Little tamarind paste
Salt

Proceed :

Grind all the ingredients for masala to a smooth paste and keep aside.
Boil the vegetables with little salt. Make sure that the vegetables do not overcook.
Heat little oil. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, asafetida and then add chopped onions.
Sauté the onion until it gets transparent. Next add the chopped tomato and mix until it cooks.
Add the ground masala and let it cook for a minute or two. Finally add the boiled vegetables along with water and allow it to cook.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.