Phanasache Daal

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Ingredients

1 cup	raw jackfruit (phanas), peeled and diced
1/2 cup	toor dal (pigeon peas)
1 tablespoon	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 pinch	asafoetida (hing)
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 tablespoon	Malvani masala
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the toor dal thoroughly under running water and soak it for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
3. 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter, then add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
4. 4 Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
6. 6 Add the diced jackfruit and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
7. 7 Mix in the turmeric powder and Malvani masala, and cook for another minute.
8. 8 Drain the soaked toor dal and add it to the cooker.
9. 9 Pour in the water and add salt to taste.
10. 10 Stir everything well, close the lid of the pressure cooker, and cook on medium heat for 3-4 whistles.
11. 11 Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the lid and stir the daal gently.
12. 12 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.