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Pulusu is a nourishing Indian lentil dish cooked with aromatic spices and a flavorful tempering. This high protein vegetarian staple is DASH-friendly, budget-conscious, and perfect for healthy family meals.
Rinse the toor dal thoroughly, add 3 cups water, and cook in a pot or pressure cooker on medium heat until soft (15–20 minutes in a pot or 6–7 whistles in a pressure cooker), then mash gently.
Dice the eggplant, tomato, and onion; add them to the cooked dal with tamarind pulp, ground turmeric, coriander powder, and salt.
Simmer the mixture uncovered on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables soften and flavors meld.
In a separate small pan, heat oil over medium heat; add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When they begin to splutter, add dried red chilies and curry leaves, sauté for 30 seconds.
Pour the hot tempering mixture over the simmering dal and vegetables, stir well, and cook everything together for 2–3 additional minutes for flavor infusion. Serve hot.
