Karchikai Saaru

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Toor Dal
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2 medium	Tomato , chopped
	1 tsp	Mustard Seed
	1 tsp	Cumin , seeds
	2 tbsp	Cooking oil
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 tsp	Turmeric powder
	1 tsp	Red chili powder
	1 tsp	Tamarind paste
	1 tsp	Jaggery
	2 tbsp	Coconut , freshly grated
	2 tbsp	Cilantro , chopped
	—	Salt , to taste
	4 cups	Water

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the toor dal thoroughly and pressure cook it with 2 cups of water until soft, about 3-4 whistles.
2. 2 In a pan, heat oil over medium heat and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
3. 3 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
4. 4 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
5. 5 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
6. 6 Add the cooked toor dal to the pan, along with 2 cups of water. Mix to combine.
7. 7 Add tamarind paste and jaggery, and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes.
8. 8 Stir in the freshly grated coconut and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.