Moong Dal Gravy/Thove or Dal Fry

Moong dal thove is an easy and simple delicious dish prepared all over India. It has its own unique flavor and color. Moreover, it does not require much masala, hence you don't feel it much spicy. The main ingredients are tomatoes and onions. It contains a high amount of proteins, low cholesterol, and low fat. This is one of our favorite side dish which is often prepared by my mom for chapathi. It is not only served with chapathi but also can be served with hot white rice or Ghee rice or Jeera rice. Here am sharing my mom's recipe today.

Cuisine: Indian | Cooking: 20 minutes
Preparation: 15 minutes | Serves: 4-5    

Ingredients:

Moong dal                -  1  cup

Water                        -  3  cups(to cook dal)
Tomato                     -   2 or 3 medium size
Salt                           -   as required
Grated coconut         -  4 tbsp
Coriander leaves       -  few

Onion                         -  1 medium size

Water                         -  1 1/2 cups (if required)

To Tamper:

Oil                             -   2 tbsp

Mustered seeds        -   1/2 tsp
Curry leaves              -   1 spring
Green chili -   3 to 4

Method:

1. Wash and boil moong dal with 2 cups of water in a deep pan/Kadai in a medium flame until it becomes soft.
2. Now add chopped tomatoes to boiling moong dal and let both cooks completely. Once it has done, add salt as per taste.
3. Meanwhile, take a small pan to tamper, add oil to heat, mustard seeds to splutter, curry leaves, green chilies, and onion, fry until it gets transparent. 
4. Add this tempered to cooked moong dal and tomato mixture. Stir well 
5. Switch off the stove, garnish with coriander leaves and grated coconut.

      Serve hot with chapathi, jeera rice or white rice.

Note:

• If gravy becomes thick add water as required when boiling dal and tomatoes.
• The onion should be fried till transparent as it gives more flavor.
• You can cook moong dal and tomatoes in a pressure cooker, but make sure not overcook (moong dal should not over smashed).