Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Pressure cook the rice, toor dal, vegetables, and turmeric with 4 cups water until soft.
Stir in the tamarind paste, salt, and extra water to a porridge consistency.
Heat the ghee and splutter the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Pour the tempering over the mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve hot.