Alsane tonak

This is typical Goan recipe.  Alsane are a type of legumes readily available in Goa.

Ingredients:

1) 1 cup alsane soaked overnight
2) 1 onion chopped vertically
3) 7-8 cloves
4) 3-4 cinnamon sticks
5) 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
6) 7-8 black pepper
7) 1 cup grated coconut
8) One potato  (optional)

Method:

1) Chop the potato in large pieces. Pressure cook the alsane along with potato. (3 whistles)

2)  Heat oil in a pan. Fry all the spices together

3) Once slightly brown, fry the onion.

4) Once the onion is brown, add the grated coconut.

5) Once brown, turn off heat and let cool. Then grind this in a mixer to form a fine paste. Unfortunately, no picture here.
6) To the cooked alsane, add this ground paste.

7) Add haldi powder, chilli powder and salt as per taste. Add water if required. Garnish with coriander.