Lucknowi Moongdal

Dry roast a small cup of Moong Dal in a sautepan for 3 minutes. Wash the dal and pressure cook with 2 cups of Water, a pinch of Turmeric Powder, 1½ tsp of Ginger Green Chilli paste and a chopped Onion, till soft.

Once the pressure is off, remove lid and mash the dal lightly, add a pureed Tomato and cook for 5 minutes. Add ¼ tsp of Cumin Powder, ½ tsp of Red Chilli Powder, a Pinch of Garam Masala, 1½ tbsp of Fresh Cream, mix and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Heat a tsp of Ghee in a sautepan, saute few Mint Leaves till crisp. Add and saute a finely sliced Onion till transparent. Add them to the dal, mix and serve hot with rice or rotis.