Saturday, April 28, 2012

Raddish - Split Green Gram Fry/Moolangi Palya

Preparation Time - 2 hrs, including soaking time
Cook Time - 15 mins
Serves - 2

Measurements & Ingredients:
  • Raddish - 1 big, grated(big grater pieces)
  • Green chillies - 2
  • Oil - 1 tbspn
  • Mustard seeds(sasive) - 1 tspn
  • Bengal gram - 3/4 tspn
  • Black gram - 1/2 tspn
  • Curry leaves - a few
  • Pinch of asafoetida
  • Cilantro(coriander leaves) - few sprigs
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tspn
  • Salt to taste
  • Split green gram(moong dal/hesaru bele) - 3/4 cup
Method:

Soak split green grams in water for 2 hrs. 
After 2 hrs:
Heat oil in a pan.  To this, add mustard seeds, bengal gram, black gram, green chillies, hing, curry leaves.  Then add the grated raddish, salt, turmeric powder, fry and let it cook for 5 - 7 mins on medium heat.  Mix occasionally. 

After 7 mins, add the soaked split green gram(drain the water) and mix.  Let it cook for another 10 mins or until the raw smell of the dal goes.  Sprinkle a little water if necessary, when cooking.


Finally garnish with cilantro(coriander leaves).
The dish is ready to be served with chapathi or rice.

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