Moong Beans/ Cherupayar Masala

Ingredients

Moong beans/ Cheru payar: 1 cup

Onion: 2 medium

Ginger chopped: 1tbsp

Garlic chopped: 1tbsp

Tomato: 1

Green Chilli: 3

Curry leaves: few

Turmeric powder: ¾ tsp

Chilli powder: 1 tbsp

Coriander powder: 1tsp

Garam Masala: a pinch

Salt: needed

Coconut oil: 4tbsp

Method of Preparation

Soak Moong beans for 4-5 hours.

Cook moong beans by adding water and salt. Cook till done. Pressure cooking will make it faster.

Heat oil in a pan; add chopped onion, when it turns brown add chopped ginger and garlic.

Sauté for a minute and add chopped green chilli and tomato.

When tomato gets cooked, add curry leaves, turmeric powder, chilli powder, and coriander powder and garam masala.

Stir for a minute and add the cooked moong dal.

Mix well by stirring, if there is no gravy, u can add little water at this stage.

When it boils, simmer the flame and close with a lid. Stir frequently and let it be there for 10-15min

Switch off the flame and serve hot.

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