Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           green moong dal
   1      tablespoon    yellow channa dal
   1      tablespoon    ghee or oil
     1/2  teaspoon      garam masala
   1      teaspoon      red chilli powder
     1/4  teaspoon      haldi -- (turmeric) powder
     1/2  teaspoon      dhania -- (coriander seeds)
                        -- powder
                        salt to taste
     1/2                lemon
   1      tablespoon    coriander chopped
     1/2  inch          ginger grated
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin and mustard seeds
   2      cups          water

Preparation:

Wash both dal together add 1 cup water and a pinch of turmeric. Pressure cook dal. (Approx.4 whistles will cook the dal). Cool the cooker. Remove dal. Mix all the spice powders in 1/2 cup water to make thin paste. Put ghee in a pan and heat. Add the cumin and coriander seeds. Once they splutter add ginger. Add the paste of spice powders. Fry for a minute, add the dal. Add remaining water and stir well. Bring to a boil. Add lemon juice. Check and add salt if required. Garnish with chopped coriander. Serve hot with hot steamed rice. Making time: 1/2 hour Makes: 4 servings Shelf life: Best hot and fresh