Moong dal with Capsicum

This is a very simple recipe and easy to make. A recipe which can be prepared when you get bored of cooking with toor dal everyday.

Ingredients:

Moong dal - 1 bowl
Capsicum - 1 large
Green chillies - 3 to 4
Onion - 1 med
Tomato - 1 med
Cumin Seeds (Jeera) - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Coriander (chopped) - 2 tsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp
Salt to taste

Method:

Wash the moong dal thoroughly. Cut the Capsicum into small pieces and add it to the moong dal.

Add two cups of water to it and pressure cook it for up to two whistles.

Chop the onions and tomatoes finely. Take a pan and heat two tsp oil in it. 

Once the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and ginger garlic paste. Next add the onions and shallow fry till the onions are translucent. Now add chopped tomatoes and turmeric to it.

Saute for few seconds till the tomatoes turn soft. Slit the green chillies and add it to the pan. 

Now add the cooked dal and capsicum to it. Add little water if required. 

Add the rest of the ingredients like coriander powder, garam masala and salt and mix well. Add the lemon juice.

Garnish with chopped coriander and serve with rice and sliced onions.

Happy Cooking... :)