Torache Ambat

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Ingredients

1 cup	torai (ridge gourd)
1/2 cup	grated coconut
2 tablespoons	toor dal
3 pieces	dry red chilies
1 teaspoon	tamarind pulp
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	coconut oil
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
—	salt to taste
1 cup	water

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the toor dal in water for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Peel the ridge gourd and cut it into small cubes.
3. 3 Grind the grated coconut, dry red chilies, and tamarind pulp into a smooth paste with a little water.
4. 4 In a pot, add the soaked toor dal, ridge gourd cubes, turmeric powder, and water. Cook until the dal is soft.
5. 5 Add the ground coconut paste to the cooked dal and ridge gourd. Mix well and bring to a boil.
6. 6 Add salt to taste and let it simmer for a few minutes.
7. 7 In a small pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
8. 8 Add asafoetida to the oil and immediately pour the tempering over the simmering curry.
9. 9 Mix well and remove from heat. Serve hot with rice.