Sukka Green Moong dal

Simple, easy & quick Sukka Dal made from Green Moong. Green Moong dal is pressure cooked with onion-tomato and simple spices. It goes well with roti, kulcha, chapati and dosa.

Ingredients :

• Whole Green Moong Dal - 1 cup
• Onion - 1
• Tomato - 1
• Ginger-Garlic paste - 1 tsp
• Jeera - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
• Corriander Powder - 2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Water - 3 cups
• Coriander leaves for garnishing

Method : 

• Wash and soak green moong dal for an hour.
• In a pressure cooker heat oil. Add jeera.
• When it splutters add chopped onion and fry till translucent.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes away.
• Now add chopped tomatoes and saute till soft.
• Add the dry spice powders,salt and fry for a min.
• Pour in water and let it boil.
• Add drained green moong dal.
• Once it starts to boil, close the lid and cook for 3 to 4 whistles or till the dal is cooked well.
• Wait till the pressure comes down. Open the lid. If its too watery cook with lid open till water evaporates or until desired consistency.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Quick and tasty Green moong dal is ready to be served with roti, kulcha, chapati or dosa.