Mudha pappu chaaru 

Mudha pappu

Ingredients:
1 cup of toor dal(lentils)
2 1/2 cups of water
1/2 tsp of mustard seeds
1/2 tsp of cumin seeds
1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
1/2 cup of curry leaves
2 tbsp of oil
4-5 green chillies
freshly chopped coriander
salt to taste

Procedure:
1)Wash 1 cup of toor dal and add 2 1/2 cups of water, pressure cook it for 4 whistles then keep it aside, let it cool down naturally.
2)Heat oil in other pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Wait until they splatter, now add turmeric powder, green chillies and curry leaves.
3)Fry them for a while then add the cooked dal and salt to it. Stir occasionally and cook for around 4-5 min by placing lid on top.
4)Finish it up by adding freshly chopped coriander on top.
[Tip: Add 1/2 tsp of oil and pinch of turmeric to dal before pressure cooking, to make it even more tasty.]

Chaaru

Ingredients:
1 tbsp of oil
1/4 tsp of mustard seeds
1/4 tsp of cumin seeds
1/4 tsp of turmeric powder
1/2 tsp of sugar
2-3 green chillies
1/3 cup of curry leaves
1/3 tsp of chilli powder
2 1/2 cups of water
2 tsp of sesame seeds powder
tamarind - 1big lemon size
1/3 cup of chopped onions(optional)
fresh coriander to sprinkle on top
salt to taste

Procedure:
1)Heat oil in a saucepan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds wait until they splatter.
2)Saute green chillies, turmeric powder and curry leaves. then in an other bowl pour in 2 1/2 cups of water and add tamarind to it. Squeeze all the juices from tamarind.
3)Drain the diluted tamarind water and add them to the saucepan. Switch off the flame, add remaining ingredients (sesame seeds powder, chilli powder, sugar, salt, fresh coriander and chopped onions).
4) Mix all together, check the seasoning and adjust any spices if needed.

 Prepare this dish when ever you like to eat simple and tasty food.

Serve this mudha pappu and chaaru with white rice and enjoy.