### TranslatedIngredients: 1/2 cup Yellow Moong Dal (Split),1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder,1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),1/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera),1 pinch Asafoetida (hing),1 tablespoon Ghee,2 tablespoons Mint Leaves (Pudina) - chopped,Water - as needed,Salt - as needed ### PrepTimeInMins: 10 ### CookTimeInMins: 25 ### TotalTimeInMins: 35 ### Servings: 2 ### Cuisine: North Indian Recipes ### Course: Lunch ### Diet: High Protein Vegetarian ### TranslatedInstructions: To begin making the Pudina Moong Dal recipe, add 1 cup of water, turmeric powder and washed moong dal in a stainless steel vessel and cook till the dal turns soft. Alternatively, just pressure cook upto 2 whistles.Once the dal is cooked, add 1 and 1/2 cups of water, salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer. While the dal is simmering, prepare the tadka.Heat ghee/oil in a tadka pan. First fry the cumin seeds and then add asafoetida.Add mint leaves and fry for some seconds. Lastly add red chili powder.Immediately, pour this tempering/tadka mixture in the dal & stir well. Simmer the dal for 2 to 3 minutes.Serve Pudina Moong Dal along with Capsicum Usili and Phulkas for a weekday lunch or dinner.