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Daal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Yellow Mung Daal
  • 2 cups Water
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 pinch Asofoetida
  • 1/2" piece Ginger, finely grated
  • 1 Green Chili - 1 slit (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2-3 sprigs Cilantro finely chopped for garnishing

Instructions

  • Wash the Mung Daal and put it in a pressure cooker. Add Water, Salt and Turmeric.
  • Cook until one whistle sounds.
  • Remove from the stove immediately and release the pressure.
  • Heat Oil in a small fry pan.
  • Once the Oil is hot, add the Mustard Seeds and allow them to pop.
  • Add Asofoetida.
  • Add in the chopped Ginger, Green Chili and the Curry Leaves. Cook for 1 minute and add it into the Daal.
  • Cook the Daal for a few minutes to let it come to a boil.
  • Add Lemon Juice and Cilantro, mix well and serve.