Simple Dal

Preparation time : 15 min

Ingredients:

• Hesaru bele/Moong dal - 1 measure
• Water - 3 measure
• Onion - 1 medium
• Mustard- 1/2 sp
• Jeera- 1/2 sp
• Oil   - 4 sp
• Green Chilies- 5
• Curry leaves - few
• Coriander leaves- few
• Salt to taste
• Turmeric/Arishina - a pinch
• Ghee - 1 sp

Method:

• Pressure cook Hesaru bele/Moong dal with 3 measures of water till 2 whistles, allow pressure to ease.
• Meanwhile heat Oil in a pan, Add Mustard seeds allow to pop well, add Jeera, Curry leaves and slited Green Chilies fry for a while.
• Add finely chopped Onion and fry till transparent.
• Add a pinch of Turmeric/Arishina and saute.
• Add the cooked dal, Salt to taste, adjust the consistency by adding water and allow to cook well.
• Add ghee, garnish with finely chopped Coriander leaves/Cilantro and serve hot with chapati/roti along with Onion Cucumber and Tomato salad.

Ps: 

1. A tomato can be finely chopped and added after onions and cook till soft.
2. Half lemon is squeezed into it while serving.