Moong Usal

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Ingredients

1 cup	whole green gram (moong)
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 medium	tomato, finely chopped
2 teaspoons	ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
—	salt to taste
1 cup	water
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the whole green gram (moong) thoroughly and soak it in water for 6-8 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Drain the soaked moong and set aside.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds.
4. 4 Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, add cumin seeds and a pinch of asafoetida.
5. 5 Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
6. 6 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
7. 7 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft and mushy.
8. 8 Mix in the red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for a minute.
9. 9 Add the drained moong and mix well with the masala.
10. 10 Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
11. 11 Lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer until the moong is cooked and tender, about 15-20 minutes.
12. 12 Stir in the garam masala and cook for another 2 minutes.
13. 13 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.