Muddi palya/ methi dal/ parappu

Cook the dal and tomato for 4 whistles.

In a jar put coconut, garlic and green chillies and grind to coarse mixture. Do not add water.

In a kadhai heat oil add mustard seeds, turmeric hing curry leaves and red chillies and make a tempering. Add the ground mixture and fry for a minute now add chopped methi leaves and cook.

Mash the dal and tomato well and add it to the kadhai add water to make it to a semi-liquid consistency. Add all the masalas and boil it for 7-8 mins.. Serve it hot with rice or chapati.