Lemon dal/Nimmakaya pappu

 

 

Lemon dal (Nimmakaya pappu) which is simply superb and   preparation is so simple.

Ingredients:

1) Yellow split moong dal or pesara pappu (1cup)

2) Green chillies  (3 No, cut into pieces)

3) Mustard seeds (1/2 tsp)

4) Jeera or cumin seeds     (1 tsp)                                                   

5) Curry leaves/karivapaku  (few)

6) Garlic cloves (3 No chopped or crushed)

7) Turmeric powder (1/4 tsp)

8) Salt to taste

9) Oil  ( 1 tsp)

10) Coriander/kothimira (chopped,  ½ bunch)

11) Lemon juice   to taste

12) Water (2 Cups)

Method :

1) Wash the moong dal  and keep aside.

2) Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add   mustard seeds, cumin seeds let them splutter.

3) Now add green chillies, crushed garlic, curry leaves and finally turmeric powder.  Stir it  for 2 minutes.

 4) Then add washed moong dal, 2 cups water, mix it well, close the lid and cook it for 3 whistles on medium high temperature.

5) Turn off heat, let it cool. Open the cooker lid, add chopped coriander, salt and lemon juice according to taste.

                                       Nutritious and delicious lemon dal is ready.  It goes well with rice, chapati, naan and roti