Preparation time:10 min.
Cooking time:15 min.
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1½ cup green whole moong dal (green whole lentil)

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 tomatoes, chopped

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic crushed

• 3 green chilies, chopped

• 1 bay leaf

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• ½ tsp cumin powder

• ¼ tsp chili powder

• ¼ tsp garam masala powder

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• salt to taste

• juice of 1 lemon

• handful of chopped coriander leaves

Method

1. Wash and soak the lentil (dal) for 4-5 hours.

2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add the bay leaf and onions.

3. Fry till onions turn light brown.

4. Now add the green chilies and ginger-garlic.

5. Sauté for a minute.

6. Now add tomatoes and the dry spices.

7. Fry for a minute. Add the washed, soaked lentil (dal)

8. Mix well and add 2½ cups of warm water.

9. Add little salt, coriander leaves and lime-juice.

10. Close lid and pressure cook for 15 minutes.

Serve hot with rice or rotis.

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