MOONG MASOOR EVERGREEN DAAL

Simplest quickest Daal commonly made in almost every household. This versatile daal is not only healthy, but its cooked really fast thus saving time. Although there are many ways to cook this daal, the one we describe here is full of flavors which make this recipe, different, tasty and healthy. The ginger garlic tadka helps in boosting the immunity. The Moong itself is full of vitamins and minerals still very light to digest. This daal is good for everyone, those who are fit and even those who are sick.

Ingredients

for 3-4 persons

• Moong Daal ½ cup
• Masoor Daal ½ cup
• Onion finely chopped 1
• Coriander powder 1 tsp
• Garam Masala 1 tsp
• Ginger garlic chopped 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder  ½ tbsp
• Red chilli powder 1 tsp
• Green chilli chopped 1-2
• Tomato chopped 1
• Cumin seeds 1 tsp
• Coriander leaves (for garnishing) 1 tbsp
• Desi ghee 3 tbsp
• Water 5 cups
• Salt to taste

Method

• Mix the daal, Wash and soak for 15-20 minutes.
• Boil water in a pan or cooker.
• Add daal and turmeric and mix well. Let it boil.
• Remove the froth from boiling water of daal.
• Add Salt, green chilli and 1 tbsp ghee.
• Let it boil. (if boiling in cooker, turn off heat before whistle)
• Daal will be ready in 15-20 minutes.
• In another pan, heat ghee.
• Add cumin seeds and let it change the color.
• Add chopped onion and fry till golden-brown color.
• Add ginger-garlic, and saute for few seconds.
• Add tomato and all powdered spices and mix well.
• When masala separates the ghee, add cooked daal and mix well.
• Moong Masoor Evergreen Daal is ready. 
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with rice/roti and pickle.

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