Masiyal (Tomato / thakkali masiyal)

Ingredients

Thoor dhal (thuvaram paruppu) - 1/2 (half) cup
Moong dhal (Payatham paruppu) - 1/2 cup
Tamarind (Puli) - size of gooseberry
Tomato - 3
Green chilly - 2
Mustard - 1/2 teaspoon
Bengal gram (Kadalai paruppu) - 1 teaspoon
Urid dhal (ulutham paruppu) - 1 teaspoon
Fenugreek (vendhayam) - 1/4 teaspoon
Sunflower oil - 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida (perungaayam) - 1/4 teaspoon
Red chilly powder (milagaai podi) - 1 teaspoon
Salt - 1 tablespoon
Curry leaves
Coriander

Preparation

1. Soak tamarind in water for 15 minutes
2. Prepare 1 and half tumblers of tamarind water
3. Cook Thoor dhal and moong dhal and keep this ready
4. Heat 1 teaspoon of sunflower oil in a pan/kadai, in medium flame
5. Add mustard and asafoetida
6. Allow mustard to burst
7. Add bengal gram and urid dhal and heat till they turn brownish red
8. Add fenugreek
9. Slice green chilly along the length and add this in the pan
10. Add chopped tomatoes and curry leaves
11. Saute for 2 minutes
12. Add tamarind water
13. Allow this to boil
14. Add salt, chilly powder
15. Heat for 5 minutes
16. Add the cooked thoor and moong dhal
17. Heat for 3 minutes, stir frequently. If the masiyal is very thick, you can add little water
18. Turn off the stove
19. Add chopped coriander leaves

Info

Masiyal is a very good side dish for Arisi Upma / Pongal.