Bhaja moong dal (roasted moong dal)

Name: Bhaja moong dal (roasted moong dal)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: Moong Dal - 1 cup; Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon.; Bay leaves - 2 nos.; Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 teaspoon.; Coriander Powder - 1/2 teaspoon.; Turmeric Powder - 1/2 teaspoon.; Ginger - 1 teaspoon., grated; Sugar - 1/2 teaspoon.; Ghee - 2 tablepsoons .; Salt as per taste

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Main Dish

Very Easy

30 min

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Cook time15 min

Dry roast dal on low heat in a pan for 2-3 minutes or till it turns golden in colour and gives out a nutty aroma.
Add water and cook till dal is tender. Heat ghee in a thick bottomed pan and add bay leaves, cumin seeds and ginger.
Fry for about a minute.Add red chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder.
Stir for half a minute and then add the cooked dal. Add salt and sugar and bring it to a boil.
Cook for 3-4 minutes till everything mixes well.
Serve with plain boiled rice.