Bendakaya pappu charu

Ingredients:
Servings:2

Bhindi-10 (cut each into 2 pieces and make a slit through the center)
Pearl onions-4
Tomato-1 small
Toor dal-3/4 cup dry (cook with 2.5 cups water)
Oil-1 tbsp
Tamarind paste-1 tbsp
Sambhar powder-1 tbsp
Red chilly powder-2 tsp
Salt-to taste
Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Turmeric-pinch

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan and let cumin and mustard seeds splutter.
2. Add pearl onions (cut into 4 pieces if they are big), sliced bhindi and cook till bhindi is soft.
3. Add cubed tomato, salt, turmeric, red chilly powder, sambhar powder, tamarind paste and mix well.
4. Add cooked dal along with water. Adjust water according to the consistency.
5. Adjust for spices and let it come to a boil.
6. Switch off the stove and serve hot with rice. Enjoy!