Ingredients:
25 to 30 - small tender colocasia leaves
250 g - tur dal
1 - onion, medium, finely chopped
2 - green chillies, finely chopped
2 - red chill
6 - garlic cloves
1 - tomato, medium, finely chopped
1 tbsp - oil
1/4 tsp - jeera
10 - curry patta leaves
1/2 tsp - mustard seeds
1 tsp - thick tamarind paste
1 tsp - red chilli powder
turmeric, a pinch
a pinch of asafoetida
1 tsp - chopped coriander leaves (optional)