Cabbage Moong Dal Salad

Ingredients (for 2-3 servings)

2 cups cabbage (chopped)

1 cup moong dal (yellow split)

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

4-5 curry leaves

1 pinch asafoetida 

1 green chilli, chopped

3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

1 big carrot grated 

1 tbls grated fresh coconut (optional) 

1 tsp lemon juice

salt as per taste

1 tsp refind oil

Method

Soak the Moong dal in water for 2-3 hours. After 2-3 hours drain the water completely.

Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. When they start crackle, add the curry leaves, asafoetida and green chilli and stir for few seconds.

Add the cabbage, carrot, moong dal and salt. Sauté over a high flame for 2 to 3 minutes, till the dal softens a little.

Remove from the heat and transfer into a serving bowl add the chopped coriander, grated coconut, and lemon juice and mix well and serve immediately.