Amaranth dal

Ingredients:

• Toor dal – 1 Cup 
• Totakoora (Amaranth Leaves) – 1/2 cup
• Tamarind pulp -   3tsp
• Green chillies sliced -  2
• Urad dal – 1/2tsps
• Mustard Seeds – 1/2tsp
• Cumin Seeds – 1/2tsp
• Asafoetida – pinch
• Curry leaves - 1 sprig
• Red Chilli Powder – 1tsp
• Red chillies     - 2
• Turmeric Powder – 1/4tsp
• Salt to Taste
• Oil – 3tsps

Method:

1. Boil and cook dal and amarnath leaves with turmeric and green chillies until dal is done.
2. Heat a pan and add oil to it. When oil is hot add urad dal and fry. 
3. Fry till the black gram change color to golden brown. 
4. Then add mustard seeds and cumin seeds,red chillies and curry leaves to the seasoning. 
5. Fry till the seeds splutter. Add asafoetida and mix well. 
6. Now add the cooked dal,amaranath and mix.Add red chilli powder,and salt. 
7. Mix well and add sufficient water.The dal should be of pouring consistency. 
8. Now add the tamarind pulp and mix well. 
9. Cook covered on slow flame for 5 minutes.After 5 minutes remove the lid and stir once. 
10. Serve hot with plain rice.