adharas' Green moong dal (dry dish)

• 1.5 cups green moong beans
• 1 Tbs ginger, grated
• 2 T cilantro leaves, chopped.
• 4 T ghee
• 1 t cumin seeds
• ½ t red chili powder/ cayenne powder
• ½ t turmeric
• Salt to taste
• ½ t garam masala
• 1 T lemon juice

Wash moong beans. Combine with ginger, add approx 3 c water, bring to boil, cover and simmer until cooked. The lentils should be soft, but not mushy. Drain.

Heat ghee. Add cumin and sauté until it crackles. Take off the heat, add the cayenne, turmeric and salt Add to dal. Add garam masala, lemon juice and cilantro.