Dosakai Pappu

INGREDIENTS:

Tur gram -----1/2 cup
Chilli powder ---2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Sugar ---1 tbsp
Tamarind -----1/4 lemon size
Dosakai --- 1(small)
Red chillies ---2
Black gram ---1/2 tbsp
Mustard seeds -----1/2 tbsp
Cumin seeds -----1/2 tbsp
A pinch of asafoetida
Oil ----2 tbsp

METHOD:

Boil tur gram until soft.
Peel cucumber and check to see if it is sour.
If not, cut into medium sized pieces.
Break red chillies into pieces.
Fry red chillies, black gram, mustard seeds,
cumin ,and asafoetida.
Add cucumber, tamarind juice,
and a half cup of water.
Cook on low heat until pieces are ready.
Add dal, salt, sugar, and chilli powder and stir.
Keep on low fire for 5 minutes and remove.