Tomato Pappu (Dal with Tomato)

Wash and pressure cook a cup of Toor Dal with 3 cups of Water, ¼ tsp of Fenugreek seeds, ¼ tsp of Turmeric powder and 1 tsp of Oil. 

Heat a tbsp of Oil in a pan; splutter a tsp of Mustard Seeds, few Curry Leaves, 4 slit Green Chillies, a pinch of Asofoetida and 3 cloves of crushed Garlic. Add finely chopped 3 tomatoes and cover cook on medium heat till the tomatoes turn soft. Add a tsp of Red Chili Powder, Salt to taste a tsp of Coriander Powder and allow to cook for 2 minutes. Add the mixture to the mashed dal and 2 tbsp of Tamarind Pulp. Cook for 4 minutes on medium heat, remove from heat and garnish with Coriander Leaves.