MOONG DAL USLI

MOONG DAL USLI

This is a simple, easy to make  and nutritious dish which we have had for years either as an item for breakfast or as a snack in the evenings. In Konkani, we call this, "Mooga Daali Usli."

It is made of Split Green Gram and is often made on festive occasions. This is a saatvik dish as it does not use onions or garlic. You could also make this if you are observing fast or wish to avoid dishes made of rice on any day.

Ingredients:

                                                        Moong Dal (Split Green Gram)

• Moong Dal, (Split Green Gram ), 1 cup
• Asafoetida, (Hing) Powder, a large pinch
• Green Chillies, slit lengthwise, 2-3
• Ginger, 1/2  " piece, finely chopped
• Curry Leaves, 10-12
• Salt, to taste
• Mustard, 1/2 tsp
• Oil, 1 tbsp
• Coconut Gratings, 2-3 tbsp

Method:

Wash and soak the moong dal for about 15 to 20 minutes

Drain the water and keep the moong dal aside

Dissolve the asafoetida powder in 2 tsp of water and keep aside

In a kadhai, heat oil and when it gets hot add the mustard 

When it splutters, add the finely chopped ginger and slit green chillies and curry leaves

Saute for a while 

Add about 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil

Lower the heat and add the soaked moong dal and salt.
Mix well and cook covered on medium heat till the moong dal is done. Make sure the dal does not get overcooked.

Take off the heat, add coconut gratings and the dissolved asafoetida *

Serve hot

Tip: * As a variation, you could garnish with chopped coriander leaves and add fresh lemon juice.