MOONG KI DAL

Ingredients:

Moong dal - 1/2 cup

Water - 1 1/2 cups

Salt - to taste

Turmeric - 1/4 tsp

Oil - 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Asafoetida - a pinch

Ginger(finely grated) - 1/2 inch piece

Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Green chilli(finely chopped) - 1-2

Lemon juice - 1 tbsp

Coriander leaves(finely chopped) - 2-3 sprigs

Method:

Wash the moong dal. In a pressure cooker, add water, turmeric and dal. Cook for 2 whistle sounds.

Heat oil in a small pan, add the mustard seeds and allow them to sizzle.

Add asafoetida, ginger, green chilli and the curry leaves. Cook for a minute and add it into the daal.

Also add salt to taste and 1/2 cup water if required.

Cook the daal for a few minutes to let it come to a boil.

Add lemon juice and coriander leaves, mix well and serve.

Enjoy with rotis, or with rice.