Appala Kuzhambu or Pappad Curry

Good recipe for both Chapathi's and Rice.

Ingredients:

Appalams - 6.

Big Onion - 1.

Tomato - 1.

Pressuer Cooked Channa dal - 3 fistfuls.

Urad Dal - 1 tbsp.

Chilli Powder - 2 tbsp.

Turmeric Powder - A pinch.

Dhaniya Powder - 2 tbsp.

Salt - as required.

Oil - 1 tbsp.

Mustard seeds - 1 tbsp.

Curry Leaves - 5 to 6.

Coriander Leaves - as required.

For Grinding:

Big Onion - 1.

Tomato - 1.

Garlic - 3 to 4.

Ginger - 1 inch piece.

Pressure Cooked Channa dal - 1 fistfuls.

Cumin Seeds - 1 tbsp.

Method:

1. Soak channa dal in water for some time and pressure cook till soft. 

2. Fry appalams and keep aside.

3. Grind the ingredients under "For Grinding" and keep it aside.

4. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves. 

5. Add onion, tomato, chilli powder, turmeric powder, dhaniya powder and salt. 

6. Add the pressuer cooked channa dal and ground paste and cook on a medium heat till a semi liquid consistency is reached. 

7. Add litlte water and boil for 5 mins.

8. Break each appalam into 3 or 4 pieces and add to the curry. Simmer on a low heat for 3 or 4 minutes. 

9. Remove from heat and garnish with coriander leaves.