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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Pesara Pappu Kattu ( Dhuli Moong Dal )



Pesara Pappu Kattu or plain moong dal tadka is one of the comfort foods of Indian cuisine. It is simple to cook and easy to digest.

Ingredients:


  • Pesara Pappu ( Dhuli Moong ) - 1 cup
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Green Chili - 2
  • Red Whole Chili - 1
  • Curry Leaves - 1 spring
  • Hing - 1 pinch
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Ghee - 1 tbsp
  • Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp or to taste

Directions:

  • Pressure cook the dal with sufficient water till done.
  • In a deep pan or pot, heat ghee and splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds.
  • Add Slit green chillies, torn red chili, curry leaves.
  • Add hing and turmeric powder.
  • Immediately add cooked dal and salt. Mix well.
  • If the dal is too thick add little water and let it simmer for around 10-12 minutes.
  • Just before serving, add lemon juice and give it one mix.
  • Serve hot with rice.

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