Pachai Payaru Kuzambu (Whole Moong Dal Curry)

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 15 minutes

Ingredients :

1. Whole moong dal - 1 cup

2. Onions - 2 (chopped)

3. Tomatoes - 2 

4. Ginger -1 tsp (chopped)

5. Garlic - 1 tsp (chopped)

6. Red chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon

7. Coriander powder - 1 1/2 teaspoon

8. Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon

9. Tamarind extract - 1 teaspoon

10. Mustard seeds - 1/4 teaspoon

11. Cumin seeds - 1/4 teaspoon

12. Oil - 1 teaspoon

13. Curry leaves - 1 sprig

14. Salt - to taste

Method :

1. Soak whole moong dal for about 2 hours in water.

2. Place a frying pan on medium heat and add a tbsp of oil.

3. When oil is hot, add mustard and cumin seeds and allow to crackle.

  

4. Add finely chopped ginger, garlic, onions, and curry leaves. Sauté till the onions become brown.

5. Add chopped tomatoes and sauté till they become soft and pulpy.

6. Add chilli powder. coriander powder, turmeric powder, a tsp of tamarind extract and salt. Add half a cup of water, mix well and allow to cook for a few minutes till all the ingredients get rid of their raw smell.

7. Add this mixture to the soaked moong dal and pressure cook till dal is fully cooked.

8. Transfer into a serving dish and garnish with curry leaves.

Note :

This curry goes well with steamed rice and chapatis