Moong Aur Hare Lasun Ki Dal

Ingredients list for Moong Aur Hare Lasun Ki Dal

• 1 small bunch Fresh green garlic (hare lasun)
• 3/4 cup Whole green gram soaked and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• to taste Salt
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• Asafoetida a pinch of
• 1/2 teaspoon Green chilli paste
• 2 teaspoons Ginger-garlic paste
• 2 medium Tomatoes chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• for garnish Fresh coriander springs
• to serve Steamed rice

Method

1. Finely chop fresh green garlic.
2. Mix together green gram, turmeric powder and salt in a pressure cooker and mix well. Cook till 2 whistles are released.
3. Heat oil in a non-stick deep pan, add cumin seeds and let them change colour. Add asafoetida, green chilli paste and ginger garlic paste and mix well
4. Add chopped green garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes or till tomatoes turn soft and pulpy.
5. Open the cooker once the pressure has reduced completely and add gram mixture and mix well. Add ½ cup water and adjust salt and mix, Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Sprinkle chopped coriander and take the pan off the heat. Transfer into a serving bowl and garnish with coriander sprig.
7. Serve hot with steamed rice.