Mung dal with seasoning

A simple recipe of mung dal with seasoning. This is beneficial for digestion. Next time you have a day full of indulgence, go for this simple dal for the next meal and give your system some rest.

Good for	weight loss, bone health, overall health
Bad for	—-
Preparation time	5 minutes
Cooking time	15 minutes

Mung Dal with seasoning dal recipe  : –

Ingredients –  (Makes 4 -5 servings ) 

– Mung dal

– Tomatoes – 1 medium size, chopped

– Onion – 1 medium size chopped  (optional)

– Garlic – 4-5 cloves chopped (optional)

– Ginger – 1 tsp grated

– Green chilli -1 whole

– Chaat masala, salt, red chilli powder, roasted jeera powder

– Salt and lemon juice to taste

– Turmeric, black jeera, saunf and asafoetida

– Coriander leaves chopped for garnish

– 1/4th tsp ghee (even if you are on weight loss)

Procedure –

– Soak the mung dal in water for 15 – 20 minutes

-Add salt and turmeric and p-ressure cook this dal for 2-3 whistles

– In a pan add ghee, black jeera, saunf and asafoetida, ginger , green chilli, garlic and onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes

– Add chopped tomatoes and saute for another 3-4 mins and when cooked, add  pressure cooked dal and boil.

–  Add lemon juice and coriander leaves and serve hot.

Image – flickr.com author- iris