Pesara Pappu Charu

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Ingredients

1/2 cup	yellow moong dal (pesara pappu)
1 medium	tomato, chopped
1 small	onion, chopped
2 cups	water
1 teaspoon	tamarind paste
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2	dried red chilies
1 pinch	asafoetida (hing)
1 sprig	curry leaves
2 tablespoons	oil
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the yellow moong dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the dal and add it to a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water, chopped tomato, turmeric powder, and salt.
3. 3 Pressure cook the dal for 2-3 whistles or until it is soft and mushy.
4. 4 Once the pressure releases, mash the dal slightly with a ladle.
5. 5 Add tamarind paste and red chili powder to the cooked dal and bring it to a boil. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
6. 6 In a small pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, dried red chilies, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
7. 7 Pour the tempering over the simmering dal and mix well.
8. 8 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.