whole mung daal

Here is very simple yet delicious and satisfying recipe for mung daal.  It is super easy, healthy and very common recipe in Gujarat,  India.

Ingredients:
Whole mung: 1 cup
Garlic: 6-7 cloves
green chillies: 2-3 chopped
Ginger: 1 inch
Tomato: 2 finely cut
Salt as per taste
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
asefetida: 1 tsp
Turmeric powder: 1tsp
dhana-jeera powder: 2 tbs
Chilli powder: 1 tbs
Lemon juice: 1 lemon
Oil: 1 tbs
water

Recipe:
Wash and Soak whole mung over night.
wash again and add water enough to dip 1/3 of index finger from the top surface of mung beans.

1. In a pressure cooker, heat 1 tbs oil, add cumin seeds, Asafetida,  Turmeric powder,  garlic, ginger, green chillies and stir fry for few seconds. Add little red chilli powder for color and tomato. Cook for few more minutes. Now add whole mung with water. Add salt, sugar, dhana-jeera powder, chilli powder, cover and cook for 2-3 whistles. Let it cool down completely before opening. Add lemon juice and cilantro.. if mung beans have not been soaked overnight than you can still follow the same recipe but make sure to cook for 7-8 whistles.