Whole Moong Dal Masala

Ingredients:

Steamed moong dal – 1 cup

Onion – chopped

Curry leaves

Tomato – chopped

Green Chilies – finely chopped

Ginger – 1 inch piece

Garlic cloves – 4 to 5

Masala ingredients - Turmeric powder, Chili powder, Coriander powder - 1 tbsp. and Cumin powder – ½ tbsp.

Salt

Oil, Mustard and Cumin seeds for tempering

Chopped Coriander leaves

Instructions:

• ·         Heat oil in a cooking vessel, add mustard and cumin seeds
• ·         When it crackles, add chopped onion, curry leaves, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste
• ·         Saute for few minutes and add chopped tomatoes and all masala ingredients – mix well
• ·         Add the cooked moong dal, salt, required quantity of water and let it boil for 10 mins
• ·         Turn off the heat, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or chapathi