Course : Main

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 4-5 pax

Soaking Time: 3-4 hours

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time : 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sabut (whole ) moong

• 2 small chopped tomatoes

• 1 chopped green chilli

• 1/2 tbsp chopped ginger

• 1/4 tsp asefodita

• 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds )

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp chilli powder

• 2 tsp coriander powder

• salt as per taste

• some chopped coriander leaves

Method:

1. Clean and wash the sabut / whole moong then soak it in some water for 3-4 hours. Drain the water. Keep the moong aside for future use.

2. In a pressure cooker heat 2 tbsp oil then add the jeera when it splutters add the asefodita and saute the chopped ginger for a second. Add the tomatoes with the green chilli and cook till the tomatoes are soft and mushy. To it add the salt and all the dry spices and give it a good stir. Then add the moong along with 2 cups water.

3. Close the cooker and cook up to 2 whistles.

4. Once the pressure is released open the cooker. Stir and if the dal consistency is too thick a little hot water can be added to it.

5. Remove in a serving bowl and garnish with some chopped coriander leaves.

Enjoy !!!