Ingredients1/3 cup moong dalClick to find more about dal (split yellow gram)
1/3 cup toovar (arhar) dalClick to find more about dal

1/3 cup masoor dalClick to find more about dal (split red lentils)
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (raiClick to find more about rai)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seedsClick to find more about cumin seeds (jeera)
6 to 8 curry leavesClick to find more about curry leaves
1/4 teaspoon asafoetidaClick to find more about asafoetida (hingClick to find more about hing)
1 green chilliClick to find more about green chilli, chopped
1 onionClick to find more about onion, chopped
2 teaspoons gingerClick to find more about ginger-green chilliClick to find more about green chilli paste
1/2 teaspoon garlicClick to find more about garlic paste
1 large tomatoClick to find more about tomato, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon turmericClick to find more about turmeric powder (haldiClick to find more about haldi)
1 cup mixed vegetables ( capsicum, carrots, peas), finely chopped
1 tablespoon oil
SaltClick to find more about Salt to taste
For the garnish
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
PreparationWash and pressure cook the dals together with 2 cups of water till the dals are tender. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and cumin seedsClick to find more about cumin seeds. When they crackle, add the cuury leaves and asafoetidaClick to find more about asafoetida.
Add the green chilliClick to find more about green chilli and onionClick to find more about onion saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the gingerClick to find more about ginger-green chilliClick to find more about green chilli paste, garlicClick to find more about garlic paste and tomatoClick to find more about tomato and saute for 3 to 4 more minutes.
Add the chilli powder, turmericClick to find more about turmeric powder and mixed vegetables and mix well.
Add the dals and saltClick to find more about salt and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
Garnish with the chopped coriander and serve hot.
Tips
You can use any left-over vegetable or curry instead of the mixed vegetables. This way you will have a different flavour each time.