Kollu කොල්ලු Curry (Horsegram Curry)

Ingredients

Horsegram - 50 gms
Baking soda - a pinch
Corriander seeds - 1 tsp
Red chilli - 1
Oil - 1 tsp
Grated coconut - 2 tbsp
Salt
Oil - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Asafoeitida - pinch

Method

Soak the horsegram overnight.  You  must pick the same as there may be stones in it.
Pressure cook the same adding salt and baking soda till soft.
Take a pan and pour oil in it.  Roast the coriander seeds and red chilli.  When it is done, add the coconut and saute till the coconut becomes slightly brown.
When it cools, add water and grind it.
Heat the pot, add oil, add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. when it splutters, add curry leaves and add the cooked horsegram.
After it boils, add the ground paste in it and boil for two minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot with rice.