Instructions

1. 1
   Wash and cook the dal until soft. Mash it.
2. 2
   Heat the pan and add 1 tsp oil. Add asafoetida, chili powder, coriander powder, and coriander seeds. Fry them well.
3. 3
   Add coconut and fry until the mixture is dark red in colour (do not burn it). Remove from heat and let cool.
4. 4
   Wash the vegetables, and boil them in a pot of water with the turmeric powder.
5. 5
   When the vegetables are almost done, add tamarind paste and allow it to boil for some time.
6. 6
   Grind the coconut mixture, then mix in the mashed dal. Stir this combination into the pot of vegetables, and let it boil for some time.
7. 7
   Season with salt to taste, and mix in the mustard seed and curry leaves.
8. 8
   Serve hot, garnished with the coriander leaves.