Sundal - Moong Dal

How to Prepare

1. Rinse and soak the moong dal as per the pre-processing step.
2. After soaking, drain the water using a colander.
3. In a large pot, add the soaked moong dal with 10 cups of fresh water and cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until soft but not mushy. Add a pinch of salt while cooking.
4. Drain the cooked dal and set aside.
5. Heat 5 tablespoons of oil in a kadai or wok over medium heat.
6. Add 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds and let them splutter.
7. Add 5 dried red chilies
8. 2 teaspoons of urad dal, and a pinch of asafoetida. Sauté until the urad dal turns golden.
9. Add 20 curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
10. Add the cooked moong dal to the kadai and mix well to coat with the tempering.
11. Add salt to taste and 1.5 cups of grated coconut. Mix thoroughly for 2-3 minutes.
12. Turn off the heat and serve hot or at room temperature as a snack or side dish.