Moongdal Sundal / பாசிபருப்பு சுண்டல்

Ingredients

1. Moongdal/paasiparuppu   200gm
2. Onion   1med size(finely chopped)
3. green chilli   2no.s(finely chopped)
4. dry red chilli   2no.s (broken in to pieces)
5. ginger  small piece(finley chopped)
6. curry leaves   few
7. Mustard seeds   1/2 tsp
8. Channa dal   1tsp
9. Urad dal  1/2 tsp
10. Cashew nuts   7no.s(optional0
11. Hing powder   a pinch
12. Oil   2tsp
13. Salt  as needed.

Method

• Soak moongdal for about 10-15minutes .
• Cook moongdal with a pich of turmeric powder  in microwave for about 3-4 minutes(based on microwave power settings)
• If u cook in stove stop cook 3/4th ,don't want to cook too soft n mushy.
• Drain and keep aside.
• Heat oil in an available vessel,add mustard seeds allow to pop,then add chana dal,urad dal and cashew nuts fry till golden brown.
• Add onions,ginger,green chillies,red chillies,curry leaves and a picnh of hing powder and fry until onion gets transparent.
• then add cooked moongdal and enough salt and fry for 2minutes.
• At last add some chopped coriander leaves  and the chundal is ready now.
• Serve hot with teas or coffee.