Ingredients : Channa Daal(1 tsp); toor daal(1tsp); dhania/cilantro seeds(1 tsp); whole pepper(1 tsp);  dry red pepper(1),  dry grated coconut(2 tsp).

Fry all of these well and grind into a smooth powder..the powder can be stored for future use for upto 20 days in a fridge.

Other ingredients :   Tomatoes(2), salt,  turmeric powder(1/2 tsp), mustard seeds, water,  lime extract/juice, 2 tblspns of toor dal(pressure cooked earlier), ghee, curry and coriander leaves/cilantro.

Boil the tomatoes in water with salt and turmeric powder.
Add cooked toor dal,  the powder(as above) and let it boil for two minutes.
Add 1/2 spoon jaggery,  coriander/cilantro,  curry leaves and turn the stove off.
Saute mustard seeds in ghee.
Add lemon extract(preferrably,  1/2 a lemon's juice).

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