Pesarapappu Pulusu

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Ingredients

1/2 cup	yellow moong dal (pesarapappu)
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 medium	tomato, finely chopped
2 cups	tamarind water
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2 cloves	garlic, crushed
2 whole	dried red chilies
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	jaggery
—	salt to taste
1 handful	curry leaves
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 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
3. 3 Once they splutter, add crushed garlic, dried red chilies, and asafoetida.
4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
6. 6 Drain the soaked moong dal and add it to the pan.
7. 7 Pour in the tamarind water and mix well.
8. 8 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, jaggery, and salt to taste.
9. 9 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the dal is cooked and the flavors meld together.
10. 10 Add curry leaves and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.