Ingredients

• 1 cup - dhuli moong ki dal
• 1 tbsp - oil
• 1 tsp - cumin seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 1.5 tsp - ginger-chopped fine
• 2 tsp - coriander powder
• 2 tsp - salt
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric
• 1.5 cups - hot water
• Garnish
• 2 tbsp - coriander leaves
• 2 - green chillies-slit
• 2-3 - lemon wedges

How to Make Sookhi Moong Ki Dal

• Wash the dal, till the water runs clear. Soak in water for 3-4 hours. Drain the water of the dal and put aside in a colander.
• Mix together the oil, Cumins and the asafoetida. Cook covered at high for 2 mins.
• Mix in the ginger immediately and stir well. Add the dal, mix well and cook covered at high for 1 minute.
• Now mix in the coriander powder, salt, chilli powder and the turmeric powder.
• Add water, mix well and cook covered at 70% for 15 mins, stirring after 6 mins.
• Serve garnished with green chillies, coriander and lemon wedges.