Moong Dal Sambar

Moongdal Sambar:

Today, I bring for you a delicious side dish for Idly, dosa, chapati & poori. This is pretty simple recipe to prepare. I make this very often. Moong dal is rich in protein and this sambar is  a healthy way to include high amounts of protein in our diet.

Here is the easy and tasty simple recipe for moongdal sambar…!

Try and Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• Moong dal                                - 1 cup


• Onion                                       - 1


• Tomato                                     - 1


• Green chilly                               - 2


• Oil                                            - 1 tbsp


• Mustard                                    - ¼ tsp


• Cumin                                       - ½ tsp


• Asafetida                                  - ¼ tsp


• Turmeric pwd                            - ¼ tsp


• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash and pressure cook the dal till it is done.


2. Heat oil in a pan.


3. Add mustard, cumin, curry leaves and asafetida.


4. Wait to crackle.


5. Add onion pieces and fry till transculent.


6. Add green chillies and tomatoes.


7. Fry till the tomatoes are soft.


8. Add turmeric pwd and salt.


9. Add ½ cup water and allow to boil.


10. Smash the cooked moong dal and add to the pan.


11. If required add water , depending on the consistency of sambar you prefer.


12. Taste and adjust salt.

13. Delicious moongdal sambar ready to enjoy with hot, soft chapatis.:)

Wishing a lovely day to all..!

Jay