Mung dhal (Maharashtrian Jain style)

I got this recipe from my friend when I was living in London. I tasted this dhal for the first time at his place and Ah! I became a fan of his cooking. He used to make great bhindi and everything I know he can cook.  I am sharing his home-style dhal recipe here for all. The fried masala powders in ghee  and pressure cooking mung dhal in pressure cooker with hing/asafoetida just gives a unique flavor and taste to this dhal. My kitchen just smells awesome after this dhal preparation each time and I never switch-on my vent fan to let the aroma linger .... LOL!

Ingredients

Split green mung beans/ Split green mung dhal                           - 1 cup
Turmeric powder                                                                          - 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida/ Hing                                                                          - 1 pinch
Water                                                                                            - 3.5 cups
Salt                                                                                                - To taste


To temper

Ghee/ Butter                                                                    - 1 tblspn
Mustard seeds                                                                  -  1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds                                                                     - 1/2 tsp
Amchur powder (Dry mango powder)                            - 1/2 tsp
Ginger                                                                             - 1 inch piece grated
Red chilli powder                                                           - 1 tsp
Green chillies                                                                  - 4 nos


Method

1.)Pressure cook split green mung dhal/beans adding turmeric powder, water, salt and hing to it for 3 whistles.
2.) Slit green chillies and grate the ginger piece.
3.) In a  hot stir fry pan add ghee/ butter and let it melt and get heated. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to splutter.
4.) Add green chillies and ginger. Mix well and let it be for a minute.
5.) Add amchur powder (dry mango powder), red chilli powder, give it a quick mix and add the pressure cooked dhal to it and stir.
6.) Let it come to a boil and simmer it for 15 minutes.

The simple,  humble , delectable dhal is ready to be had with hot phulkas and rice.