Khatti Dal

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Ingredients

1 cup	toor dal (pigeon peas)
2 cups	water
1 medium	tomato, chopped
1 small	onion, chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 tablespoon	tamarind pulp
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2 tablespoons	oil
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 handful	curry leaves
1 handful	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the toor dal thoroughly under running water.
2. 2 In a pressure cooker, add the rinsed dal, water, turmeric powder, and a pinch of salt.
3. 3 Pressure cook the dal for 3-4 whistles until it becomes soft and mushy.
4. 4 In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves to the pan and sauté for a few seconds.
6. 6 Add chopped onions and garlic to the pan and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
7. 7 Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
8. 8 Add red chili powder and mix well.
9. 9 Pour the cooked dal into the pan, mix thoroughly, and bring it to a gentle boil.
10. 10 Add tamarind pulp and adjust salt to taste. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.