Dal Biryani

Ingredients :

• Green moong dal [ saboot moong dal ] - 1/2 cup [ soaked in water ]
• Basmati rice - 1 cup[ soaked in water. ]
• Onion - 2 [ chopped ]
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Ginger 2 inch piece [ chopped ]
• Green chillies - 2 [ chopped ]
• Salt - as required
• Black pepper - 6 to 8 [ crushed ]
• Tomato puree - 2 tabl.sp
• Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Lemon juice - 1 tabl. sp
• Chopped coriander or pudina - little

Method :

First soak the rice for 1/2 an hour and keep aside. Soak the moong dal also for an hour and keep aside. Then take a pressure cooker, heat 3 tbsp oil. When it becomes hot, add jeera. When it turns into golden color, add onions, ginger, green chillies and black pepper. Stir till the onions turns light brown and then add soaked dal. Reduce the heat and add tomato puree. Then close the cooker and wait for 2 whistles to come. Then open the cooker and add the soaked rice, coriander or mint, salt and lemon juice. Mix well, close the lid and allow to cook in low flame. Wait for 1 whistle to come. Then remove from the fire and keep aside till the pressure drops. Serve hot with onion - tomato raitha.