Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      teaspoon      tamcon
   2      teaspoons     salt
   1      teaspoon      mustard seeds
   1      pinch         turmeric
     1/2  can           tomatoes
   1      teaspoon      rice powder
     1/4  teaspoon      heeng
                        ***MASALA***
   1      teaspoon      black pepper
   6                    red chiles
   1      tablespoon    chana dal
   1      tablespoon    toor dal
   1      tablespoon    coriander seeds
   1      tablespoon    coconut -- grated

Preparation:

Heat oil, mustard seeds. Add 4 cups water, tamcon, masala, turmeric, tomatoes, and salt to the pan. Boil for about 10 minutes. Add hing, rice powder and stir to thicken. Boil for another minute or so. Masala: Fry all ingredients (except coconut) in as little oil as possible. Add coconut, grind (very fine) in blender. Rajeev Krishnamoorthy