Ingredients:
400g - val dal (anapa ginjala pappu) soaked for 4hrs & inner dal is pressed out with thumb and index finger
2&1/2 tbsp - oil
2 - potato, medium, peel and cut into 1 inch pieces (optional)
Salt
1 tsp - red chilli powder (add 1/2 tsp extra if potato is used)
1&1/2 tsp - ginger garlic paste
2 - cloves
2 - cinnamon
2 - 1/2 inch piece bay leaf
2 - tomatoes, cut into small pieces
2 - onions
6 - green chillies
1 tbsp - coriander/dhania powder
A pinch of turmeric powder
2 tsp - chopped coriander
1 tbsp - paste fresh coconut and 1 tsp poppy seeds