Pressure cook moong until soft. (Helps to soak the moong for 2 hours).

Add water to the pressure cooked moong to adjust consistency.

Add all the dry spices and let the moong dal boil.

Prepare the tempering: Heat oil/ghee and add cumin seeds. Once the crackle and the curry leaves.

Add the tempering to the moong dal.

Let it boil for 3-5 min so the flavours are well cooked. Adjust consistency with water.

Garnish with coriander and serve with rice or paratha!