MURUNGAI KEERAI MOLAGOOTAL

INGREDIENTS :

Moong Dal - 1 cup

Onion - 1 big

Drumstick Leaves - 2 cups

Garlic cloves - 5

Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Mustard - 1 tsp

Jeera - 1 tsp

Salt to taste

To Grind :

Coconut - 5 pieces

Pepper - 2 tsps

Jeera - 1 tsp

Coriander seeds - 2 tsps

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

1. Roast dal in a pressure pan for 2 minutes. Add water , turmeric powder and oil. Pressure cook for 1 whistle. Once done, allow the steam to leave and keep it aside.

2. Heat oil in a pan. Once hot, add Mustard and Jeera. Then, add finely chopped onion and garlic cloves. Saute till tender.

3. Add drumstick Leaves. Sprinkle little water and cover with a lid.

4. Add in the cooked dal and the grinded masala with little water and salt. Mix it well and bring it to boil. Cook till the oil separates out.

 Serve hot with Rice.