Moongdal with Mango (Mamidikaya Pesarapappu)

Ingredients:

Moong dal (Pesara pappu)- 1 cup
Green mango - 1/2
Onion - 1/2
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad dal - 1 tsp
Red chili - 1
Garlic - 2 cloves
Curry leaves - 5 to 6
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Procedure:

• Put 1 tablespoon of oil in a pressure cooker on medium heat. When its hot add mustard.
• When the mustard sputters add cumin seeds, sliced garlic, curry leaves, red chili, urad dal, cut onion and turmeric. Mix well.
• After 5 minutes add cut mango pieces, washed moong dal and mix well. Let the oil coat the dal and mango pieces.
• Next add 3 cups water and close the pressure cooker and place weight. When the first whistle comes turn the stove off and wait for the pressure to release. Add salt to taste. It is ready to be served.