Pappu Charu

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Ingredients

1 cup	toor dal (pigeon peas)
4 cups	water
1 medium	tomato, chopped
1 small	onion, chopped
2 cloves	garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons	tamarind pulp
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2 tablespoons	oil
1 pinch	asafoetida
2 sprigs	curry leaves
2 whole	dried red chilies
1	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the toor dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Pressure cook the soaked dal with 2 cups of water, turmeric powder, and a pinch of salt for 3-4 whistles or until soft.
3. 3 Mash the cooked dal and set aside.
4. 4 In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, and dried red chilies.
5. 5 Add chopped onions and garlic to the pan and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
7. 7 Add the mashed dal, tamarind pulp, red chili powder, and remaining water to the pan.
8. 8 Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the flavors meld together.
9. 9 Adjust salt to taste and garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.