Moong dal Kadhi

This is a new variation to the kadhi. Instead of besan/gram flour we use moong dal. I gives a nice punch to the kadhi.

Let us start cooking!!!

Ingredients:
Moong Dal: 1/2 cup (washed and soaked for 3-4 hours)
Curd: 1 cup
Water: 2 ½ - 3 cups
Asafetida: a pinch
Mustard seeds: ½ tsp
Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek/ Methi Powder - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Green chillies: 2 de-seeded and finely chopped
Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp finely chopped
Curry leaves: 8-10
Cloves: 2
Whole Black pepper: 2
Cinnamon powder: ½ tsp
Ghee: 1 ½ tbsp
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. Grind the moong dal into a smooth paste.

2. Take curd in a bowl and beat it well. Add the moong dal paste and stir well. Now add water, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.

3. Now heat ghee in frying pan on low flame.
4. Add asafetida, mustard seeds, clove and whole black pepper. Let them splutter.
5. Now add cumin seeds and methi powder and roast for a few seconds. Add green chillies.
6. Add the curd and besan mixture to it. Continuously stir the kadhi till it comes to boil.

7. Once it boils lower the flame and allow it to cook for 12-13 minutes. Remember to stir the kadhi after every 2-3 minutes.
8. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Tips:
1. Same as besan kadhi.
2. Also as a variation to moong dal you can use chana dal and follow the same method.
3. You can use skinned or skinless moong dal.

See you soon with a new recipe till then Happy Cooking!!!