Whole moong dal curry

Ingredients

• Whole Moong Dal - 1 cup (soaked in water overnight)
• Onion - 1 small (chopped)
• Garlic - 1 clove (optional) chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium (chopped)
• Cumin Seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander Powder - 2 teaspoons
• Red Chilli Powder - 2 teaspoons or to taste
• Turmeric Powder - 1 teaspoons
• Garam Masala Powder - 1 teaspoon
• salt - to taste
• Oil - 2 teaspoons
• Fresh Coriander - 2 teaspoons

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Preparation

• Cook the soaked moong dal in a pressure cooker or on a stove top with enough water till soft. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and let it brown.
• Add the chopped onion and garlic and fry till the onion is translucent. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder and turmeric powder and fry for 1 minute.
• Now add the chopped tomato and fry until soft. Add the cooked moong dal and salt and mix well.
• Add enough water if needed. The curry should be little thick in consistency. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
  
• Sprinkle garam masala powder and give it a stir. Garnish with fresh coriander.
• Serve hot with chapatti or rice.

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