Masala Ingredients:
1 whole red chili 2 tsp. whole black pepper 1/2 tsp. fenugreek 1/2 tsp. toor dhal 1 tsp. oil 1/2 c. shredded coconut 1 tsp. toor dhal 1 Tbsp. tamarind paste 1 tsp. curry leaves 2 Tbsp. oil1 1/2 tsp. turmeric , 1/2 tsp. asafoetida 3 Tbsp. dried vegetables of any 1 tsp. mustard seeds kind 1 tsp. urad dhal1 1/2 c. cooked toor dhal salt to taste
Saute first 4 ingredients masala ingredients) in a teaspoon of oil until they become golden brown and grind them in a blender with 1/2 cup shredded coconut, adding enough water to make it into a fine paste. Mix; tamarind paste with 1 cup of hot water and make a juice. In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add asafoetida, mustard seeds, urad dhal, toor dhal, curry leaves, turmeric and dried vegetables in the oil and saute until golden brown. Then add the tamarind juice. When the mixture boils, add the masala paste, 1/2 cup of cooked toor dhal and salt. When the mixture comes to full boil, remove from heat and serve it hot with rice.