Soppu Saaru

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Mixed Green , like mustard leaves or spinach
	1/4 cup	Toor Dal
	1 medium	Tomato , chopped
	1 small	Onion , chopped
	2 cloves	Garlic , minced
	1 inch	Ginger , minced
	2 tablespoons	Tamarind , pulp
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 tablespoon	Sambar powder
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	—	Salt , to taste
	3 cups	Water
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the toor dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 minutes.
2. 2 In a pressure cooker, add the soaked toor dal, chopped tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder, and 2 cups of water.
3. 3 Pressure cook the mixture for 3 whistles or until the dal is soft and cooked.
4. 4 Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and mash the dal mixture lightly.
5. 5 In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
6. 6 Add cumin seeds and sauté for a few seconds.
7. 7 Add the mixed greens and sauté until they wilt.
8. 8 Add the cooked dal mixture to the pan along with tamarind pulp, sambar powder, and salt.
9. 9 Add 1 cup of water to adjust the consistency and bring it to a boil.
10. 10 Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.