1In a pan, add oil and then cumin seeds, black cardamom, star anise, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Fry for 30 seconds.
2In a pan, add oil and then cumin seeds, black cardamom, star anise, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Fry for 30 seconds.
3In a pan, add oil and then cumin seeds, black cardamom, star anise, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Fry for 30 seconds.
4Add thinly sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
5Add thinly sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
6Add thinly sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
7Add sliced tomatoes, a little water, and cook until soft.
8Add sliced tomatoes, a little water, and cook until soft.
9Add sliced tomatoes, a little water, and cook until soft.
10Mash the tomatoes slightly with a spoon.
11Mash the tomatoes slightly with a spoon.
12Mash the tomatoes slightly with a spoon.
13Add coriander powder, salt, red chili powder, chilli flakes, and turmeric powder. Mix well and sauté until fragrant.
14Add coriander powder, salt, red chili powder, chilli flakes, and turmeric powder. Mix well and sauté until fragrant.
15Add coriander powder, salt, red chili powder, chilli flakes, and turmeric powder. Mix well and sauté until fragrant.
16Add soaked moong dal and cook for 10-12 minutes until well combined.
17Add soaked moong dal and cook for 10-12 minutes until well combined.
18Add soaked moong dal and cook for 10-12 minutes until well combined.
19Add water to the moong dal and cover. Cook on low heat for 7-8 minutes.
20Add water to the moong dal and cover. Cook on low heat for 7-8 minutes.
21Add water to the moong dal and cover. Cook on low heat for 7-8 minutes.
22In a separate pan, prepare the tadka by heating oil and adding garlic-ginger paste, green chilies, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté until fragrant.
23In a separate pan, prepare the tadka by heating oil and adding garlic-ginger paste, green chilies, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté until fragrant.
24In a separate pan, prepare the tadka by heating oil and adding garlic-ginger paste, green chilies, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté until fragrant.
25Add red chili powder to the tadka and cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
26Add red chili powder to the tadka and cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
27Add red chili powder to the tadka and cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
28Pour the tadka over the cooked moong dal and mix gently.
29Pour the tadka over the cooked moong dal and mix gently.
30Pour the tadka over the cooked moong dal and mix gently.