Moong-Masoor dal recipe

Moong-Masoor dal
(Serve: 2-3)
Ingredients:
1) 1/2 cup moong dhuli dal ( lemony yellow lentils), washed
2) 1/2 cup masoor dal (red lentils), washed
3) 3 cups water
4) 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
5) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
6) 2-3 chopped green chilies
7) 1 teaspoon chopped ginger (1/2 inch piece)
8) 1/2 small onion, chopped
9) 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi seeds)
10) Salt to taste
For Seasoning/Tadka:
11) 3-4 tablespoon ghee/butter/oil
12) 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
13) 2 whole red chilies
14) Pinch of hing powder
15) 3-4 curry leaves
16) 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
17) 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
18) 1 teaspoon red chili powder
19) 1/2 teaspoon garam masala/goda masala
20) 5 sprigs of cilantro/coriander, chopped
Method:
1. In a pressure cooker, add both well washed dals, water, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, green chilies, ginger, onion, fenugreek seeds and salt to taste. (Ingredients 1 to 10).
2. Cook for 3 whistles.
3. For seasoning or tadka: In a hot pan, add ghee, mustard seeds, whole red chilies, hing, curry leaves and boiled dal mixture.
4. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder and garam masala.
5. Allow it to boil for 3-4 minutes.
6. Garnish with chopped green cilantro and serve it with rice, roti or paratha.

Recipe by Geetanjali S. Mahadik