Lentils - Yellow Moong Dal

Wash the lentils and soak for about 15 to 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Moong dal: 1 cup
Water: 1 1/2 cups
Cumin seeds: 2 tsp
Green chillies: 2
Dhanya powder: 1 tsp
Cumin powder: 1/2 tsp
Cayenne pepper: 1/2 tsp
Tumeric: 1/2 tsp
Black pepper: 1/4 tsp
Chopped green chillies
Chopped Cilantro
Curry Leaves
Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
Oil or ghee: 1 tbsp

Directions:

1. Boil the moong dal with 1 tsp of cumin seeds and two green chillies till cooked.
2. Sprinkle the following: dhanya, cumin powder,  cayenne pepper, turmeric, black pepper.
3. Sprinkle the chopped green chillies and cilantro.
4. In a small pan heat the ghee or the oil.
5. Add 1 tsp of cumin and mustard seeds to the oil, after a few seconds add the curry leaves.
6. Sizzle this oil or ghee mixture on top of the dal.
7. Serve the dal with rice, and plan yogurt.

Moong Dal video