Each and every time we cannot do arraithuvitta sambar because it carries lots of coconut in it.  In order to get the same flavor try with this podi.

Ingredients

Coriander seeds  – 21/2 cups

Red chillies – 4 cups

Chenna Dahal – 1 cup

Black pepper – 1/4 cup

Methi seeds – 1/2 of black pepper

Procedure

Dry fry all the above ingredients except the chillies, till the aroma comes.

Warm the chillies and make it into a fine powder.  Using this podi gives the taste of arraithuvitta sambar taste.

While preparing this sambar if you prefer you can just season 1 tsp of coconut and add to the tamarind water along with the vegetables.