Ingredients

• 2 cups - moong dal
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1.5 tsp mango powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 3 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• Ghee as required

How to Make Rajasthani mogar

• Soak the dal for 1/2 an hour.
• Heat a kerahi and add 1 tbsp - ghee.
• Fry cumin seeds, a pinch of asafoetida, turmeric, chilli and coriander powders, sesame seeds and bay leaf.
• Cook till just brown.
• Add the soaked, drained dal and add double the amount of water.
• When the dal is cooked and water is dried, add mango powder, sugar and garam masala and salt.
• Add one cup of water and let the mixture cook evenly.