Khatti Dal

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Toor Dal
	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 Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 handful	Curry Leaf
	1 handful	Cilantro , 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.