Togari Bele Saaru

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Ingredients

	1/2 cup	Toor Dal
	1 medium	Tomato , chopped
	1 small	Onion , chopped
	1 tsp	Tamarind paste
	1 tsp	Jaggery
	1 tsp	Mustard Seed
	1 tsp	Cumin , seeds
	1 tsp	Turmeric powder
	1 tsp	Red chili powder
	1 tsp	Sambar powder
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	2 tbsp	Oil
	1 sprig	Curry Leaf
	2 tbsp	Cilantro , fresh, chopped
	—	Salt , to taste
	3 cups	Water

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the toor dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 20 minutes.
2. 2 In a pressure cooker, add the soaked toor dal, 2 cups of water, turmeric powder, and a pinch of asafoetida. Cook for 3-4 whistles until the dal is soft.
3. 3 In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and chopped onions. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
6. 6 Stir in the tamarind paste, jaggery, red chili powder, sambar powder, and salt.
7. 7 Add the cooked dal to the pan along with 1 cup of water. Mix well and bring it to a boil.
8. 8 Simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.