Mixed Dal (Moong Masoor Dal)

Instructions

1. This recipe will make 2 Mixed Dal (Moong Masoor Dal) servings.
2. Wash 1/8 cup (25 g) of Moong Dal and 1/8 cup (25 g) of Masoor Dal under running water and soak it in water for at least 3 hours. Drain well.
3. Add the soaked Moong Dal, Masoor Dal, 2 cups (400 ml) of water, 1/2 chopped onion, and 1 chopped tomato to a large pressure cooker.
4. Further, add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1-inch grated ginger, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, a pinch of asafoetida (hing), 1 finely chopped green chilli and salt as per taste in the cooker.
5. Mix all the ingredients well, close the lid, and pressure cook on a medium flame for about 2-3 whistles.
6. Then turn off the flame and remove the lid after pressure comes down naturally.
7. (Optional) You can add 1/2 tbsp of ghee for flavour and richness. Stir it until it melts into the dal.
8. (Optional) Garnish the dal with freshly chopped coriander leaves/lemon juice/kokum.
9. Serve the Mixed Dal hot with steamed rice or Indian flatbreads like roti.