Menthyala pappu

Ingredients:

Toor dal-1 cup
Fenugreek seeds-3 tbsp
Chilly powder-to taste
Sesame seeds powder-1/2 cup
Salt-to taste
Sugar-optional (for sweet version)

For Tadka:
Garlic-10 cloves
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Curry leaves-spring
Oil-for tadka

Method:

1. Cook toor dal on stove top till half cooked.
2. Strain water. You can save it and make rasam out of it.
3. Add chilly powder, sesame powder, sugar if making sweet version, salt. Mix and keep aside.
4. Heat oil in a pan and put tadka.
5. Add dal mix to tadka and mix well. Garnish with corriander and serve warm with rice.