Nuggekai Huli

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Ingredients

	2 cups	Drumstick , cut into 2-inch pieces
	1 cup	Toor Dal
	1 medium	Onion , chopped
	1 medium	Tomato , chopped
	1 tsp	Turmeric powder
	1 tsp	Mustard Seed
	1 tsp	Cumin , seeds
	2 tbsp	Tamarind , pulp
	2 tbsp	Coconut oil
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	2 tbsp	Sambar powder
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 cups	Water
	1 handful	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the toor dal thoroughly and soak it for 20 minutes.
2. 2 In a pressure cooker, add the soaked toor dal, turmeric powder, and 2 cups of water. Cook for 3 whistles or until the dal is soft.
3. 3 In a pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
6. 6 Add the drumstick pieces and sauté for a few minutes.
7. 7 Add the cooked dal to the pan along with sambar powder, tamarind pulp, and salt to taste.
8. 8 Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the drumsticks are cooked through.
9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.