Moong Dal Sambar

Nutritious side dish for idlis/dosas. Rich in proteins.

Ingredients:
Moong dal - 100g
Onion - 1 (medium size - finely chopped)
Tomato - 1 (medium size - finely chopped)
Green chillies - 3
Sambar pwd - 1 tsp
Turmeric pwd - 1/4 tsp
Tamarind pulp - 2 tablespoon
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp
Coriander leaves - a little
Salt

Method:
1. Pressure cook moong dal with turmeric powder, sambar powder and salt for up to 4 to 5 whistles. Mash the cooked dal with a spoon.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seed. Let it splutter.
3. Add the green chillies, chopped onions and fry till golden brown.
4. Add the chopped tomato and fry till it is done.
5. Now add the cooked moong dal and mix well.
6. Cook for a few minutes, when the gravy boils, add coriander leaves.
7. Healthy moong dal sambar is ready to be served with Idlis/Dosas/Rice.

P.S: You can add your fav veggies to this sambar.Adding a little ghee enhances the taste.