Moong Dal Jain Style

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1. 1Step 1: Add a cup of water, turmeric powder and washed moong dal in a stainless steel vessel and cook till the dal turns soft. Alternatively, you can pressure cook upto 2 whistles. Once the dal is cooked, add 1 1/2 cups of water, salt, bring to a boil and simmer. While the dal is simmering, prepare the tadka.
2. 2Step 2: Heat ghee or oil in a pan, once hot, add mustard seeds and allow to splutter. Add cumin seeds and once they turn brown add the asafoetida and green chili paste and mix. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 4 mts till they turn soft.
3. 3Step 3: Add this mixture along with jaggery to the simmering dal and cook on medium flame for another 4-5 mts and turn off flame.
4. 4Step 4: Remove to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.