Moong Dal

Moong Daal

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups moong daal
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp   ginger and garlic paste
• 1 chopped red onion
• 1 chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp turmeric power
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed or mustard seeds
• 3 green chili
• 1 pinch Asafetida
• 1/4 cup chopped  cilantro

 

Directions

1. Rinse the moong daal. Add water, and boil in a medium-sized pan.
2. Heat oil on medium heat, in a medium-sized pan, for 30 seconds.
3. Add asafetida, turmeric, mustard seeds and cumin seeds in quick succession.
4. When the mustard seeds start crackling, add the green chilies, ginger paste and garlic.
5. Add onions, and continue sautéing until they turn golden. Cook 5 minutes.
6. Add the tomatoes, and cook for 3 minutes.
7. Add the boiled moong daal and salt, and fry until all the ingredients are mixed well. Garnish with cilantro leaves.