Sunshine Mung Daal: My Hug-in-a-Bowl Recipe! - BelleRecipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) split yellow mung daal (washed thoroughly)
• 4 cups (950ml) water
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt (or to taste)
• 1 medium (150g) onion, finely chopped
• 1 inch (2.5cm) ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green chili, slit lengthwise (optional, for heat)
• 1 medium (120g) tomato, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) ghee (or vegetable oil for a vegan option)
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) mustard seeds (rai)
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) asafoetida (hing) – optional
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) red chili powder (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)