Thoovar Dal

by Pushpa Moorjani

dal used: Toor dal

Ingredients

1cup Toor dal 

1tsp sugar

5-6 Kokum leaves

1tbsp Tamarind paste

1tsp Cumin seeds

1tsp Fenugreek seeds

pinch of Hing

1tbsp Ginger

2 chopped Tomatoes

100gms Drumsticks

2 green Chillies

few Curry leaves

1tsp Turmeric powder

1tsp red chilli powder

1tbsp Lime juice

Coriander leaves for garnishing

1. 2 cups of Toor dal is soaked for thirty minutes before cooking and then pressure cook it with 1tsp turmeric upto 3 whistles.

2. The boiled dal is churned and strained it. 

3. Add 1tsp salt, 1tsp sugar, 5-6 Kokum rind and 1tbsp tamarind paste, keep this flavoured dal aside.

4. In the separate pan, heat 2tbsp oil, add 1tsp cumin seeds, 1tsp fenugreek seeds, small pinch of Hing and 1tbsp of ginger.  

5. Fry for few seconds then add 2 chopped tomatoes. 

6. Add 100 grams drumsticks and mix it. 

7. Add chilies and Curry leaves. 

8. Add 1tsp turmeric powder and 1tsp red chili powder.

9. Let it cook on medium flame, stirring it regularly till the drumsticks are tender.

10. Add the flavoured dal. (as prepared in step 3).

11. Mix it well and add water if it is too thick.

12. Let it cook for 30 minutes on low flame.

13. Finally garnish with coriander leaves and lime.