Mochapayaru Masala

MOCHAPAYARU MASALA
Ingredients:
mochapayaru - 1 cup
onion - 2 (finely sliced)
tomatoes - 2 (finely sliced)
red chilli powder - 1 tsp
salt to taste
water - 1 cup
corriander leaves - 2 tsp
oil - 2 tsp
mustard seeds - 1tsp
urad dal - 1 tsp
thick coconut milk - 1/2 cup

Method:
- soak the mochapayaru in water for 30 minutes
- wash and drain
- in a pan add oil.
- when the oil is hot add the urad dal and fry until they turn golden brown
- add the mustard seeds
- when they splutter add the onions
- fry until they are transparent
- add the tomatoes and salt and fry
- add the red chilli powder and fry
- when the raw smell disappears add the mochapayaru and fry.
- fry for 2 - 3 minutes
- add the corriander leaves and add water'
- wait until the water is completely drained
- check if the mochapayaru is completely cooked, if not add some more water and wait until its cooked
- add the coconut milk and stir for 2 minutes
- remove from fire

Best with:
- chappthi
- rice and sambar



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