Spicy Moong Dal

1. any type of dhal can be used.
2. a mixture of dhals can also be used.

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins

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1/2 cup moong dal (split green gram) (with or without skin)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 green chillies
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic (lehsun), chopped
3 cloves (laung / lavang)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
3/4 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
2 tsp oil

1. Wash and cook dhal in pressure cooker for 1 whistle.
2. Mash it well.
3. In a kadai, heat oil.
4. Add jeera. when it splutters
5. Add the garlic, cloves and green chillies.
6. Saute for 1 minute. add the tomatoes and chilli powder.saute till the tomatoes are soft.
7. Add some haldi and the garam masala along with cooked dhal.
8. Add salt to taste and heat through till well mixed.
9. Serve, garnished with dhania leaves.
10. Goes well with rice or any roti or chapathi.