Easy moong dal recipe, Under 15 minutes

Dal is a must in many homes for the protein quotient especially on the vegetarian plate. It can be made plan with minimal garnishing an elaborate preparation which can take some time and effort. Some days we want to have it easy and have a dish that can go from stove to the plate in the least possible time. This moong dal is one such recipe. 

Split moong dal cooks very quickly as is and if it is done in a pressure cooker, the cooking time is reduced by one third. I had the seasoning done and then added the washed moong dal to be pressure cooked. So it was really ready in 10 minutes. 

Tomato	1 medium diced
Split moong dal	½ cup washed and soaked in double the water.
Green chilli	1 diced optional
Mustard and Cumin	½ tsp each
Lemon	½ medium lemon
Corriander leaves	For garnish
Salt	1/4 tsp or to taste
Turmeric	1/8 tsp
Oil	1 table spoon

• Heat a pressure pan with oil to medium high.

• Add the ¼ tsp each of mustard seeds and cumin, and wait for them to sputter.

• Add green chilli, diced tomatoes, washed and soaked moong dal with water and turmeric

• Mix them all up, close the pressure lid along with the weight.

• Cook on medium high for one whistle. Moong dal cooks fast and we do not want it to be a complete paste.

• If you are impatient, you can release the pressure and open the lid, otherwise wait for a while and open it up.

• Add salt and more water if required.

• Squeeze the lemon juice and serve it hot with rice, roti or crusty bread.

Ingredients for 2 medium Servings

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