Ingredients :

• Thuar dhal – 1 tbsp.
• Coriander seeds – 2 tsp.
• Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp.
• Black pepper pods – 10.
• Red chillies – 2- 3.
• Tamarind –  pebble size.
• Garlic – 3 – 5 flakes.
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp.
• Asafoetida – 1/4 tsp.
• Salt, Jaggery as for taste.

For seasoning :

• oil, mustard,curry leaves.

Method :

• Wash thuar dhal,add just enough water,red chillies,turmeric powder,cumin seeds,coriander seeds and pepper.
• Pressure cook till one whistle and allow to cool.
• Remove excess water from cooked dhal and grind to coarse paste in mixie.
• Add dhal water,garlic (peeled or crushed ),tamarind extract,salt,jaggery to ground paste with enough water and boil for few minutes.
• Seasoned with oil,mustard,Curry leaves and asafoetida.
• Serve hot with rice.