Heat a pressure cooker pour 1 tbsp of oil tip in some mustard seeds once it splutters.add crushed garlic,chilli flakes,ginger and saute till raw smell disappears.tip in crushed shallots and curry leaves and saute for a minute.

Add moong dal and roast for a minute and pour water.water level should be just 1/2" above the moong dal. Then tip in salt. Now close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 6 whistles on med flame.