Follow these steps for perfect results
Salt
to taste
Mustard seeds
Sunflower Oil
Yellow Moong Dal (Split)
soaked
Dry Red Chillies
Asafoetida (hing)
Jaggery
Fresh coconut
Agathi keerai
washed and coarsely chopped
Cumin seeds (Jeera)
Soak yellow moong dal for 2 hours.
Drain the soaked moong dal.
Place chopped agathi keerai and soaked moong dal into a pressure cooker.
Add 2-3 tablespoons of water and salt to the pressure cooker.
Pressure cook until you hear a couple of whistles.
Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
Heat oil in a pan.
Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies, and asafoetida. Allow them to crackle.
Add the steamed agathi keerai and moong dal to the pan.
Add coconut, jaggery, and salt to taste.
Stir gently to combine the ingredients for a couple of minutes.
Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste.
Turn off the heat and transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
Expert advice for the best results
Soaking the dal helps in quicker cooking.
Adjust the quantity of red chillies according to your spice preference.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 mins
Can be made a day in advance
Garnish with a sprig of coriander and a dollop of ghee.
Serve with steamed rice
Serve with roti or naan
Cools the palate
Discover the story behind this recipe
Commonly made in South Indian households for its nutritional benefits.
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