Moong Dal

Step 1

Put beans in a bowl and add water to cover to a depth of about 2 inches above the beans. Let soak overnight. Drain.

Step 2

Heat oil in saucepan and add asafetida. Cook about 3 seconds and add drained beans and 1 cup water.

Step 3

Put green chili and garlic into a mortar and crush to a paste with pestle. Add this to beans. Sprinkle with turmeric, hot pepper, ground coriander and salt, and stir to blend. Bring to boil, cover and cook 20 minutes. If necessary to prevent dryness, add 1/4 cup water.

Step 4

Add chopped coriander. Cover and cook 5 minutes more.