Pesarapappu Charu (Moong Dal Soup)

Pressure cook a cup of Pesara Pappu (Moong dal) till done with a chopped medium Red Onion, a chopped medium Tomato, 3 slit Green Chilies, 1 tsp of Red Chili Powder, pinch of Turmeric Powder and ¼ tsp of Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds).

Heat 1 tsp of Oil in a pan and saute a tsp of Mustard & Cumin Seeds. As the seeds splutter, toss in 2 broken Red Chilies and a pinch of Asafetida. Remove from heat and add it to the cooked dal along with 1 cup of Water and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat. Garnish with 2 tbsp of Lemon Juice and chopped Coriander Leaves and serve hot with white rice.