Ingredients

• 1 cup - Green moong dal, washed and soaked for 15 minutes
• 1 - Onion, finely chopped
• 2 sprigs - Chives, finely chopped
• 1 sprig - Garlic greens, finely chopped
• 1 - Green chilli, slit vertically
• 1 stalk - Curry leaves
• 1 tbsp - Coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp - Sesame seeds
• 2 to 3 pinches - Asafoetida powder
• 1/2 tsp - Red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - Coriander seed (dhania) powder
• 1/2 tsp - Turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp - Ghee or oil
• Lemon juice to taste
• Salt to taste.

How to Make Green Moong Dal with Onions and Chives

• Boil the dal until soft. Drain, do not discard skins and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a heavy pan and splutter the sesame seeds and asafoetida.
• Now add the curry leaves and whole chillies.
• Add the onions and saute until pink.
• Now add the dal, stir and cook for 1 min.
• Now add all the masala powders, salt and mix well.
• Cook for 1 min.
• Now add the chives and garlic greens.
• Add lemon juice. Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with puris, phulkas, or bread slices.