Instant Moong

Preparation:15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

250 gms moong (whole green gram)
oil for cooking
1 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp grated ginger (adrak)
6 to 7 green chillies , finely chopped
2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste

Method

Clean, wash and soak the moong in enough water for about 2 hours. Keep aside.Combine the ginger, garlic, green chillies and cumin seeds and blend in a mixer into a smooth paste. Keep aside.Heat the oil in a pressure cooker adn add the prepared paste and saute till the paste turns golden brown in colour.Add the moong and double the water and mix well.Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt, mix well and pressure cook for 8 to 10 whistles.Serve hot.