moong dal recipe | moong dal tadka | restaurant style yellow moong dal

Step 1

firstly in a cooker heat 2 tbsp oil and saute ½ onion.

Step 2

also saute 1 inch ginger and 1 green chilli.

Step 3

additionally saute 1 tomato till it turns soft and mushy.

Step 4

add in ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp salt and saute.

Step 5

now add ¾ cup washed moong-dal and 3 cup water.

Step 6

mix well making sure everything is combined well.

Step 7

cover and pressure cook on medium flame for 1-2 whistles.

Step 8

open and check the dal once pressure is released. do not mash.

Step 9

now prepare the tadka and pour the tempering over dal along with 2 tbsp coriander leaves and 1 tbsp lemon juice.

Step 10

finally, mix the moong-dal tadka and serve with hot rice / roti.