Sabsige Soppu Saaru

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Ingredients

1 bunch	Sabsige Soppu (Dill leaves)
1/2 cup	toor dal (pigeon peas)
1 medium	tomato
1 small	onion
2 cloves	garlic
1 inch	ginger
2 tablespoons	grated coconut
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2 tablespoons	cooking oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 small	tamarind ball
—	salt to taste
3 cups	water
1 sprig	curry leaves

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the toor dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Finely chop the dill leaves, tomato, onion, garlic, and ginger.
3. 3 In a pressure cooker, add the soaked toor dal, chopped dill leaves, tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder, and 2 cups of water.
4. 4 Pressure cook for 3 whistles or until the dal is soft.
5. 5 Once the pressure releases, mash the cooked dal mixture lightly.
6. 6 In a small bowl, soak the tamarind ball in warm water and extract the juice.
7. 7 In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds and curry leaves.
8. 8 Add the mashed dal mixture to the pan and mix well.
9. 9 Add red chili powder, coriander powder, tamarind juice, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
10. 10 Add grated coconut and an additional cup of water to adjust the consistency.
11. 11 Bring the saaru to a boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
12. 12 Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.