Sookhi Moong Dal

Ingredients                

• 1¼ cups split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal), soaked for 30 minutes and drained    
• Salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder                        
• 3 tablespoons oil                                
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds                            
• A pinch of asafoetida                             
• 2 one-inch ginger pieces, chopped                        
• 1 green chilli, chopped                        
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder                        
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice                             
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves + for garnish

Method 

1. Take dal in a deep non-stick pan, add 2½ cups water, salt and turmeric powder and cook for 15-20 minutes or till just cooked but not mashed.  Drain excess water.
2. Heat oil in a non-stick kadai, add cumin seeds and asafoetida and mix. Once the cumin seeds start to change colour, add ginger and mix. Add green chilli, mix and sauté for ½ minute.
3. Add red chilli powder and mix well. Add the cooked dal and mix till well combined. Add lemon juice and salt, mix lightly taking care not to mash the dal and cook till dry.
4. Add coriander leaves and mix. 
5. Transfer into a serving plate, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.