Masoor( red lentil) Moong Dal

Preparation time – 30 minutes

Cooking time – 15 minutes

Serving - 2

Ingredients:

Yellow Moong dal (skinless) – 4 Tablespoons

Masoor dal (red lentil) – 2 Tablespoons

Oil – 2 Tablespoons

Cumin seeds – ½ Teaspoon

Green chilly, slit – 2

Curry leaves – 3 to 4

Hing (asafoetida) – ¼ Teaspoon

Onion, chopped – 2 medium

Garlic, finely chopped – 6 to 8 cloves

Turmeric powder – ½ Teaspoon

Salt to taste

Lemon juice – 1 Tablespoon

Method:

Soak both dal and lentils for 15 minutes. Presser cook with 1 cup of water for 3 to 4 whistles or till cooked.

Heat oil in kadai, add cumin seeds let them crackle. Add green chilly, garlic, curry leaves, hing and sauté till garlic light brown.

Add onion, salt, turmeric powder, mix well. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add cooked dal, mix well. Add water to adjust the consistency. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes.

Add lemon juice, mix well.

Garnish with onion slices and chilly garlic oil, mint leaves.

Serve hot.