1. Ulundu-Thuvaram Paruppu Vadai (Crispy Split-Lentil Fritters) * Ingredients: 1 cup split skinless black gram (urad dal), 1 cup pigeon peas (toor dal), 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro, 2 tsp coriander seeds, 2 green chilies, 3 dried red chilies, asafoetida (hing), curry leaves, salt, and oil. * Instructions: Soak urad dal and toor dal together for 1.5 hours, then drain completely. Blend them coarsely with coriander seeds, green chilies, red chilies, curry leaves, hing, salt, and a tiny splash of water. Mix in the chopped cilantro. Shape into thin fritters (vadas) and deep fry in hot oil until deeply golden and crispy. 2. Thakkali Paruppu Rasam (Spiced Tomato Lentil Soup) * Ingredients: 1 cup mashed cooked toor dal, 3 tomatoes, 2 tsp rasam powder, small lime-sized tamarind, hing, curry leaves, fresh cilantro, turmeric powder, a tiny piece of jaggery, and salt. For tempering: 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp ghee, and 1 dried red chili. * Instructions: Extract tamari...