Pesarakattu (Andhra Moongdal Rasam)

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Pesarakattu (Moongdal Rasam)

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup moongdal (yellow split dal)
2 green chillies slit
1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
Turmeric a pinch
1/4 tsp urad dal
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
2 dry red chillies broken in half
7-8 Curry leaves
Asafoetida a pinch
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice (adjust)
Cilantro to garnish

Process:

• Soak moongdal for half an hour and then cook it in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles or on a stove top till done.
• Heat oil and once it is hot add dry red chilles and fry for 30 secs and add the urad dal and fry till they turn a little brown and add the mustard seeds, cumins seeds and asafoetida.
• Fry them for 30 secs and add the curry leaves and ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes off.
• Add the cooked dal along with turmeric pwd, green chillies, salt and a cup of water.
• Cover and let it come to a boil and then boil it for 5 mins on medium.
• Adjust salt and garnish with cilantro and switch off the flame.
• Now add the lemon juice according to taste.
• Serve hot with rice.

Happy Tummy :-)