Dhuli mung daal

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup yellow split mung
• 1/3 cup split masoor or red lentil
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 tbsp finely chopped ginger and garli
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp red chilly powder
• 2 green chillies
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• chopped cilantro for garnishing
• 1/2 tsp garam masala optional

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Preparation

• Wash both the lentils. In a saucepan add water, lentils and salt. Bring it to boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered. Skim off the frothy stuff that rises to the top.Wash both the lentils.
  
  In a saucepan add water, lentils and salt. Bring it to boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered. Skim off the frothy stuff that rises to the top.
• Mean while in a small skillet heat oil for tadka (tempering). Add cumin seeds. let it splutter. Add onions. Cook them until light brown.
• Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric and red chilly powder. Mash the tomatoes nicely adding little water.
• Add the cooked onion tomato mixture to the yellow daal and allow to simmer till completely done. Add the cooked onion tomato mixture to the yellow daal and allow to simmer till completely done.
• Add chopped green chillies and some garam masala and garnish with cilantro. Serve as a soup or plain rice accompanied with any cooked vegetable.