Pappu charu (toor daal stew)

Ingredients :

Toor daal -- 1 cup
Tamarind -- lemon size,soak in water
Tomatos -- 1 , finely chopped
Onions -- 1 ,sliced
Green chillis -- 3, slit
Red chilly powder -- 1 tsp
Mustard seeds -- 1 tsp
Cumin seeds -- 1 tsp
Dry red chillis -- 1 ,tear and de-seed
Curry leaves -- few nos
Turmeric -- a pinch
Salt -- to the taste
Asafoetida -- 1/4 tsp
Garlic pods -- 3 crushed
Corriander leaves -- 1/4 bunch chopped
Oil -- 2 tsp
Water 3 cups

Method :

1. Cook toor daal in a pressure cooker,mash it and keep aside
2. In a pan heat oil , add the seasoning mustard,cumin,curry leaves,red chillis,crushed garlic pods , asafoetida and fry for a min till its done
3.Now add the sliced onions,fry till they turn brown,add chopped tomatoes,green chillis and cook for 5 min
4.Add the tamarind juice that is prepared with 3 cups of water and let it boil for 10 min
5.Finally add the mashed toor daal,salt,red chilli powder and cook for 10 more min
6.Add corriander leaves and remove from flame

Goes well with hot rice,fryums