Food tips : Everyone's Favorite Dal Easy Recipe

Certainly! Here's an easy recipe for everyone's favorite dal:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow lentils)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
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Rinse the moong dal under running water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
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In a pressure cooker, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
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Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
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Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
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Add the chopped tomatoes, green chilies, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook until the tomatoes become soft and mushy.
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Add the rinsed moong dal to the pressure cooker. Mix everything together.
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Add 3 cups of water to the pressure cooker and stir well.
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Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium heat for 3 to 4 whistles, or until the dal is cooked and soft.
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Allow the pressure to release naturally. Open the lid and give the dal a stir to mash it slightly.
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Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve the delicious dal with steamed rice or roti. It goes well with a side of vegetable curry or pickles. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful dal recipe!