Kandipappu Pachadi

Serves: 4 
IngredientQtyPrep
Red Gram Dal - Kandipappu1 cup
Onion1 mediumchopped
Curry leavesfewchopped
Indian seasoningfenugreek seeds
Water3 cups
Tamarindto taste
Brown sugarto taste
Pepperto tasteoptional
Red chilis8-10 hotbroken
Garlic6 big cloveshalved

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.

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