Mulangi Sambar

You need to have:

Toor dal-1/4 cup
Jeera/cumin seeds-1 tsp
Garlic-3-4 pods.
Turmeric pwd-1/2 tsp
Mullangi 1 medium sized
Onion-1 medium sized
Tomatoes-1 or 2 medium sized
Oil-2 tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Asafoetida- 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves-2 twigs
Sambar powder-1 tbsp
Salt to taste.
Grated coconut-1 tsp

Preparation: Add about 1 and quarter cups of water to toor dal, turmeric, jeera,and garlic,tomato and onion.pressure cook them together for about 6 whistles.

Take a wok, add oil.when it is hot, sputter the mustard seeds , asafoetida and curry leaves.fry them a little. add the mashed dal, sambar powder and grated coconut and boil it for 8-10 mins.

Server hot with Rice or idly.