Kuchige Saaru

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Ingredients

1 cup	toor dal (pigeon peas)
1 small	onion, finely chopped
1 small	tomato, chopped
2 cloves	garlic, crushed
1 inch	ginger, grated
2 tablespoons	tamarind pulp
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	jaggery
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	oil
1 handful	curry leaves
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
4 cups	water

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the toor dal thoroughly and pressure cook it with 2 cups of water until soft and mushy.
2. 2 In a pan, heat oil over medium heat and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
3. 3 Once they splutter, add curry leaves, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for a minute.
4. 4 Add the chopped onions and fry until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
7. 7 Add the cooked dal to the pan along with 2 more cups of water and bring to a boil.
8. 8 Mix in the tamarind pulp and jaggery, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.