Classic Dal and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup yellow split moong dal (or toor dal)
• 2 cups water
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 1 medium tomato (finely chopped)
• 1 green chili (slit lengthwise)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 inch ginger (minced)
• 2 tbsp oil (or ghee)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander (chopped (for garnish))
• 1 cup brown rice
• 1/2 tsp salt