Pappu Charu

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Toor Dal
	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 Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	2 sprigs	Curry Leaf
	2 whole	Red Chili , dried
	1	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , 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.