Moong Dhal Didir Saaru

Moong Dhal/Haesaru Bele Didir Saaru

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of moong dhal (haesaru bele)
• 4 green slit chilies
• 1 tsp salt

  

  Didir Saaru

  

Garnish:

• 1 tsp of mustard seeds (optional)
• 1 tsp of cumin seeds(jeera)
• 1/2 tsp of whole black pepper
• 1 tsp of urad dhal
• 1/8 cup diced cilantro
• few curry leaves (optional)
• pinch of turmeric(optional)
• pinch of hingh(optional)
• 1 tbs ghee or oil

Method:

In a small pot cook the dhal  and the chilies on medium heat in about 3 cups of water. To reduce the cooking foam from spilling over, place a spatula in the pot. Cook till the dhal is soft and mushy and then add salt. Turn off the heat.

Garnishing:
To garnish, heat the ghee in a small spatula(or a pan), splatter mustard seeds (or skip this step), add urad dhal, cumin seeds, peppers, hingh and turmeric. Let the dhal brown a little. Pour the contents to the pot. Add cilantro and curry leaves for flavouring.

Cooking tips:

Vary the amount of salt per your taste. Can also add saute onions for a different variation.

Serving tips:

Serve hot with rice and a piece of lemon on the side.