Togari Bele Palya

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Ingredients

1 cup	togari bele (toor dal)
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 pinch	asafoetida
2 tablespoons	grated coconut
2 tablespoons	chopped coriander leaves
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 medium	tomato, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	jaggery
—	salt to taste
2 cups	water

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the toor dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, and sauté for a few seconds.
5. 5 Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
6. 6 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft.
7. 7 Drain the soaked toor dal and add it to the pan.
8. 8 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
9. 9 Pour in 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
10. 10 Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer until the dal is cooked and soft.
11. 11 Add grated coconut, chopped coriander leaves, and jaggery. Mix well.
12. 12 Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.