Kandipappu Pachadi

Serves: 4 

Ingredient	Qty	Prep
Red Gram Dal - Kandipappu	1 cup
Onion	1 medium	chopped
Curry leaves	few	chopped
Indian seasoning		fenugreek seeds
Water	3 cups
Tamarind	to taste
Brown sugar	to taste
Pepper	to taste	optional
Red chilis	8-10 hot	broken
Garlic	6 big cloves	halved

Method:

1. Fry red chilis, fenugreek seeds, and curry leaves with seasoning till transparent
2. Add unwashed dal, toast for a few minutes till fragrant
3. Add garlic and onions and mix
4. Add salt and water; cook for 3 whistles
5. Add water (if needed), tamarind, sugar and bring to boil
6. Adjust to taste and garnish with cilantro

Notes:

This dish should have strong sweet and tangy flavors from the sugar and tamarind. Though it's not a sweet dish, the spices should not dominate. Best served with plain rice and ghee.