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.