Bisi Bele Huliyanna (Rice In Spicy Sauce)

Cook thuvar dal till very soft. Dry roast coconut, chillies, chana dal, coriander seeds, urad dal, fenugreek seeds, turmeric, asafoetida and pound them. Wash rice and cook with the thuvar dal, tamarind juice, powdered masala and garam masala and salt to taste. Cook adding just sufficient hot water so that the mixture is dry when cooked. Heat 4 tbsp. oil, fry the mustard seeds, curry leaves, cashew nuts and pour over roce. Mix and serve piping hot with melted ghee.