Goan Dal With Drumsticks

For coconut paste,

In a blender, add 2 tbsp grated fresh coconut, 2 tsp chopped onion, 1/2 tsp jeera and water as required.

Grind the mixture into a fine paste and keep aside.

For the dal,

In a thick bottom pan, add the boiled dal, cup blended coconut paste and mix well.

Once mixed, add blanched drumsticks, 2 tbsp chopped tomato, mix well, pour in a small bowl and keep aside.

In a another kadhai, heat 1 tsp oil.

Add 1/2 tsp rai, 4 kadi patta, 1/4 tsp chopped garlic, 1/4 tsp green chilli paste, 1/8 tsp hing and mix well.

Season with 1/4 tsp salt and mix.

Add the tempering to dal.

Serve hot with rice.