Kuchige Saaru

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Toor Dal
	1 small	Onion , finely chopped
	1 small	Tomato , chopped
	2 cloves	Garlic , crushed
	1 inch	Ginger , grated
	2 tablespoons	Tamarind , pulp
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	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 Leaf
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , 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.