Bas Saaru

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Toor Dal
	1 cup	Mixed Green , like mustard leaves or spinach
	1 medium	Onion , chopped
	2 medium	Tomato , chopped
	2 cloves	Garlic , finely chopped
	1 inch	Ginger , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons	Coconut , fresh, grated
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	2 teaspoons	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	—	Salt , to taste
	4 cups	Water
	1 sprig	Curry Leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the toor dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 20 minutes.
2. 2 In a pressure cooker, add the soaked dal, mixed greens, chopped onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and 4 cups of water.
3. 3 Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is soft and cooked.
4. 4 Once the pressure releases, blend the cooked mixture into a smooth paste using a hand blender or mixer.
5. 5 In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
6. 6 Add cumin seeds and curry leaves to the pan and sauté for a few seconds.
7. 7 Stir in the coriander powder, red chili powder, and turmeric powder.
8. 8 Add the blended dal mixture to the pan and mix well.
9. 9 Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes, adjusting salt to taste.
10. 10 Garnish with grated coconut before serving.