Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, chopped finely
- 1 cup toor dal
- 2 medium tomato, chopped
- 2 tsp sambhar powder
- 1/4 cup thick juice of tamarind
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- A pinch of hing (asoefetida)
- Salt to taste
Method:
1. Pressure cook the dal till it gets soft and mushy. Set aside.
2. Heat oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves and asoeftida along with onions. Fry till golden brown.
3. Add tomatoes and fry for 3 minutes.
4. Add the sambhar powder fry for 30 seconds.
5. Add dal, tamarind juice and salt to taste.
6. Bring to a boil on a low flame. Eat hot with idli, dosa or plain white rice.