Dosakaaya Pappu / Yellow Cucumber Dal

Ingredients:
1 - Medium Size Yellow Cucumber, Peel and Cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 Cup - Toor Dal
1 Table Spoons - Lemon Juice
Salt as per your taste
1/8th Tea Spoon - Turmeric

Masala:
4- Green Chillies
1 Table Spoon - Fresh Grated Coconut
1/2 Tea Spoon - Jeera
1/8th Tea Spoon - Methi Seeds
1/8th Spoon - Hing
1 Tea Spoon - Coriander Seeds

Tadka:
1 Table Spoon - Oil
Mustard Seeds
Urad Dal
1 Pinch - Hing
1 - Red Chilli
10 - Curry Leaves

Procedure:
1. Cook toor dal, mash it and keep it aside.

2. Grind all the ingredients mentioned in masala section along with some water.
3. Prepare tadka and add dosakaya pieces and cover the pan with a lid.
4. After dosakaya pieces become soft, add the above prepared paste and some water. Mix well.
5. When it starts to boil add salt, turmeric and cooked toor dal. Mix well
6. Cook it for 2-4 minutes. Switch off the stove and add lemon juice.
7. Garnish with cilantro.
8. You can serve this with plain rice or Chapaties.

Note: You can also use 1 TeaSpoon of tamarind instead of Lemon juice. If using tamarind, add it after step 3.