Kenda Kaddi Saaru

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Ingredients

1 cup	toor dal (pigeon peas)
1 cup	water
1 tablespoon	tamarind pulp
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2 tablespoons	coconut oil
3 cloves	garlic, minced
2	dried red chilies
1 cup	freshly grated coconut
1 teaspoon	salt
1 handful	coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the toor dal thoroughly and pressure cook it with 1 cup of water and turmeric powder until soft.
2. 2 In a pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.
3. 3 Add minced garlic and dried red chilies, sauté until the garlic turns golden brown.
4. 4 Add the cooked toor dal to the pan along with tamarind pulp and salt. Mix well.
5. 5 Stir in the freshly grated coconut and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
6. 6 Simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. 7 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.