Moong Dal with Coconut Milk

One of my favorite dal which can go well with plain chappati or with pulao. I saw this recipe on Masala TV(Pakistani food channel) and instantly like it. I tried it the same day and it was a hit with my husband.
It is so simple but gives a rich taste because of the coconut milk.Sometimes when i not in a mood to cook much but still don't want to disappoint everyone i make this dal and pulao. No Curry needed ;)

Ingredients

Moong Dal                       1 Cup
Coconut Milk                    1/4 Cup
Onion,Chopped                 2 Medium
Tomato,Chopped              1 Large
Garlic                              2 Cloves
Turmeric powder               1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder               1/4 tsp
Coriander powder              1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder        1/2 tsp
Salt                                to taste
Coriander leaves                2 tbsp
Oil                                   1 tbsp



Tarka

Ghee                                1 tbsp
Cumin Seeds                      1/2 tsp
Dried Red Chilli                   1




Method

1. Soak the Moong Dal for about 1/2 hour. 
   
   
   
2. Drain the water and cook it open in a karahi or wok adding 1 cup water, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder as well as salt.
3. Cook till the dal becomes soft and edible. Keep adding more water if necessary.
   
   
   
4. In another pan take some oil and golden fry the onions.Add the garlic paste and saute.
   
   
   
5. Add in tomatoes, and the spices(red chilli powder,coriander powder).
   
6. Cover and cook till the tomatoes are mushy.
   
   
   
7. Add the cooked dal and the coconut milk.
   
   
   
8. Mix well and add garam masala powder.
   
   
   
9. Cook for a while(about 5 min).
10. For the tarka, take some ghee and add cumin seeds.
11. When the seeds starts to crackle add dried red chilli and add this to the dal.
12. Mix well and garnish with coriander leaves.
    
    
    
13. Serve with Chappatis or pulao.