Rajasthani Dal

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :20 mins
Total Time :35 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram)
2 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seed powder
2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)

For The Garnish
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method :

Clean, wash and soak both the dals in water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain well.Combine the dals, turmeric powder, 1 cup of water and salt in a pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
Heat a deep non-stick pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the cumin seeds and dry roast for a few seconds.
Add the garlic and onions and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the ginger-green chilli paste, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder and dry roast for a few seconds, while stirring continuously.
Add the cooked dals and ½ cup of water and mix well.
Add a little salt, dry mango powder and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Serve hot garnished with coriander.