Chatpata Moong

Green Moong is nutritious and this easy preparation goes well with rotis or chapatis. This dish is popularly eaten in Maharashtra.

Ingredients:

Green Moong Dal - 1/4 cup

Onion - 1 small, chopped

Tomato - 2 tbsp, chopped

Green Chillies - 3, chopped

Asafoetida (Hing) - 1/4 tsp

Garam Masala Powder - pinch

Salt - To taste

Turmeric powder - one pinch

Lemon Juice - 1 tsp

Cilantro (Dhonepata) - 1 tbsp

Oil - 1 tbsp

Preparation:

1. Soak green moong dal overnight.

Cooking procedure:

1. Boil the soaked dal in 1/4 cup water along with salt and turmeric for 6-8 minutes (covered) or till done. Drain water and keep aside Dal should be soft but remain intact.

2. Heat oil in a pan, to it add asafoetida and chopped green chillies. Fry for 30 seconds

3. Add chopped onions and fry (approx 2-3 minutes) till soft.

4. Then add tomato and fry for 1-2 min.

5. Add boiled dal, and garam masala powder. Fry for 2 minutes.

6. Add chopped cilantro (dhonepata) and mix for a minute and remove from heat.

7. Add lemon juice and serve.

Serving: