Paruppu(Channa Dhal) Thuvayal

Ingredients

1/2 cup Channa Dal
3-4 Red Chillies
1 table spoon Coconut (optional)
1/2 tea spoon tamarind paste
1 tea spoon oil
pinch of asafeotida
salt to taste

Method:
In a pan add oil, channa dal and red chillies and fry for a minute.
Add coconut, salt, tamarind and asafeotida
Stir them well and turn off the stove. (Let them cool for a while)
Grind into a smooth paste and serve with hot rice and ghee.

Benefits:
It has high source of protein