Daal Moong Chilka (Split Green Grams)

Ingredients:

• Split Green Grams (Daal Moong Chilka): 1/2-1 cup
• Onion: 1 (chopped)
• Tomatoes: 1(chopped)
• Ginger: a small piece (chopped)
• Green chilli: 1(chopped)
• Oil: 1-2 tbsp
• Turmeric pwd: 1/2 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Cumin seeds: 1 tsp

Method:

1.  Wash spilt green grams thoroughly and soak in ample water(~ 1.5-2 cups) for 10 mins.
2. Pressure cook it  salt, turmeric pwd and water ( in which it was soaked). Take 1-2 whistles and cook on low flame for 10-15 mins.
3. Seasoning/ Tadka:
• Heat oil in pan. Add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
• Add onion, ginger, green chilli and cook till onions are translucent on medium flame.
• Add tomatoes. Cook till done.
4. Add the above seasoning to pressure cooked daal and again take 1 whistle on high flame. Turn off gas.
5. Ready to serve with chapati, nan, bread or parantha.