This Indian lentil recipe-Moong masoor ki dal is a very tasty and light mixed lentil dish made using split and skinned mung bean and red lentil. It can be served with rice as well as roti.
Mix both the lentils, wash and put in the pressure cooker with water, salt, and turmeric powder. Cook till 1 whistle on medium flame. Switch off the gas.
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds when they turn fragrant add ginger and garlic. Saute for a a minute.
Add onion and cook till they start turning brown.
Next, add all the spice powder and stir fry for about a minute.
Add tomatoes and green chilies. Cook till tomatoes turn mushy.
Pour the boiled lentil into the pan, mix, and cook for about 5 minutes. Switch off the gas.
Add lime juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.
Notes
If you don't have a pressure cooker, use a normal pot to cook it. This lentil will take around 30-40 minutes to get cooked without a pressure cooker.