1. Heat a little oil in heavy pan, add chillies, rice, sesame, both dry dals, coconut.
2. Fry lightly, add coriander powder, turmeric, asafetida, grind to a paste.
3. Boil soaked gram till soft, drain
4. Save a cup of liquid, use to grind gram to a paste.
5. Boil veggies in enough water to become soft.
6. Add gram paste, masala paste, mix and simmer.
7. Take off fire.
8. Heat oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, allow to splutter.
9. Add to veggie mixture.
10. Serve hot with rice, chappaties, etc.

Making time: 45 minutes
Makes: 4-5 servings
Shelflife: Best fresh