Green moong dal curry

Ingredients :

1. Green moong dal - 1 cup (soaked overnight)
2. Oil - 1 tbsp
3. Cinnamon -  1 stick
4. Cloves - 2 nos
5. Cardamom - 1 no
6. Bay leaf - 1 
7. Onion - 2 medium sized
8. Tomato - 1 no
9. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
10. Chilly powder - 1 tsp (to spice level)
11. Salt to taste
12. Coriander powder - 1 tsp
13. Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
14. Coriander leaves for garnishing
15. Boiled potatoes (optional) - 1 no

Method :

1.   Soak the moong dal overnight & drain.  Pressure cook the soaked dal & keep aside.

2.   Heat oil in the pan, add cinnamon, cloves, cardamom,  bay leaves and onion.  Sauté till tender.

3.   Add finely chopped tomato, boiled potatoes (optional) & saute.

4.   Add turmeric powder, chilly powder, coriander powder, cumin powder & salt to taste. 

5.   Finally, add the cooked beans & stir well.  Garnish it with coriander leaves.

Serve hot with rotis.