Chilly Green Moong dal Curry

Chilly Green Moong dal Curry:

Chilly green moong dal curry is traditional recipe, hot and spicy recipe and my family favorite. This  side dish serves as a great accompaniment to Chapatis and Rotis. Green moong dal has a rich nutritive value and loaded with energy. The preparation method is simple too…

Ingredients:

·         Green moong dal                    - 2 cup

·         Milk                                         - 1 tb

·         Cumin seed                             - 1 tsp

·         Onion                                      - 2

·         Green chilly                             - 4

·         Ginger garlic paste                  - 1 tbsp

·         Turmeric pwd                          - ¼ tsp

·         Garam masala pwd                - ½ tbsp

·         Lemon juice                            - 1 tbsp

·         Coriander and curry leaves    - handful

·         Fried onion                              - 2 tbsp

·         Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash and soak green moong dal for 4 to 5 hrs.


2. Add ½ tb milk, ½ tb water and cook it, so that its half cooked.


3. Heat oil in tawa, add cumin seeds, wait to splutter.


4. Season with curry leaves.


5. Add chopped onion pieces, fry it to golden.


6. Add green chillies slit lengthwise and toss it.


7. Now add ginger garlic paste and combine well.


8. Allow to cook covered for 4 mins.


9. Add half cooked green moong dal, turmeric pwd, garam masala pwd, salt and mix.


10. Now add finely chopped tomato pieces, combine, add ½ tb milk, ½ tb water and cook covered for another 5 mins.


11. Once the gravy thickens, turn off the flame, add 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and mix gently.

12. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and fried onion.