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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Moong dhal Sundal

This is a very easy sundal that can be done in less than 15 minutes.Since the moong dhal cooks very fast there is no need for any soaking or preparation

Ingredients:
Split moong dhal: 1 cup
Water: 3/4 cup
Salt: 1 tsp
Oil: 2 tsp
Grated coconut: 1/4 cup
Hing: a pinch
Red chillies: 2
Green chillies: 2
Turmeric powder: a pinch
Red chilly powder: a pinch(optional)
Curry leaves: a sprig
Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
Urad dhal: 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves: a sprig (for garnishing)

Procedure:
Step1:
Cook the dhal with 3/4 of water in low to medium flame for 10 minutes.
Do not over overcook . Otherwise it will become mushy.
Also do not use pressure cooker to cook this

Step2:
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.Once it starts spluttering add urad dhal and curry leaves.
Split the red chillies and add. Add the green chillies and hing

Step3:
Add the cooked dhal now

Step4:
Add the grated coconut and fry for a few seconds

Step5
Remove from fire and add chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

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