Ingredients

• 1/2 cup - yellow moong dal
• 2 cups - water
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric
• 1 tbsp - oil
• 1/2 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1 pinch - asafoetida (hing)
• 1/2 inch piece - ginger, finely grated
• 1 sprig - curry leaves
• 1 - green chilli, slit (optional)
• 1 tbsp - lemon juice or according to taste
• 2 to 3 sprigs - cilantro, finely chopped for garnishing
• Salt to taste

How to Make Mung dal

• Wash the moong dal and put it in a pressure cooker.
• Add water, salt, turmeric and cook until one whistle sounds.
• Remove from the stove immediately and release the pressure by holding the cooker under a cold water faucet.
• Heat oil in a small fry pan.
• Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and allow them to pop. Add asafoetida.
• Add the chopped ginger, green chilli and the curry leaves.
• Cook for 1 minute and add it into the dal.
• Cook the dal for a few minutes to let it come to a boil.
• Add lemon juice and cilantro, mix well and serve.
• Enjoy with chapattis, parathas or with rice.