Khana- Indian Recipes and Cuisine

Method

Step 1: Cook the dal after cleaning and mash it well.
Step 2: Chop the mixed vegetables into pieces and add them to the cooked dal.
Step 3: Add the onions, boil and keep aside.
Step 4: Roast the asfoetida, fenugreek seeds and coriander seeds in oil and grind it with coconut and tamarind to form a smooth paste.
Step 5: Add this to the dal mixture and then add turmeric powder, salt and a little water and boil for a minute.
Step 6: Heat oil and add the mustard seeds and curry leaves and when the mustard crackles add this to the dal.
Step 7: Serve hot with steaming rice or idli.

Ingredients

Arhar dal - 2 cups

Mixed vegetables - 2 cups, Brinjal, French beans, carrot, etc

Onion - 2, chopped

Coconut - 2 tablespoons

Coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons

Fenugreek seeds - a pinch

Asfoetida - a pinch

Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon

Oil - 2 tablespoons

Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon

Curry leaves - 2 sprigs

Coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Tamarind - lemon sized ball

Salt - to taste