How To Prepare Mag (green Lental)

STEP 1
For 1 cup mag add 3 glasses of water preferabally in  a pressure cooker if not in a pot and leave it to boil until the mag has become soft
(if you are using a pressure cooker let it whistle approx 6 - 7 times)



STEP 2
In the mean time in a seperate pot while you mag is boiling ,saute one onion with Kari leaves in oil



Let your onions braise till soft and golden brown


STEP 3
Once the onions are golden brown add 1 teaspoon ginger and 1 teaspoon garlic and green chillies to taste.



STEP 4
Now add in your 2 grated tomatoes followed by 1 teaspoon dhana and 1 teaspoon geero and 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon haldi
and red chilli powder to taste , mix well and allow the tomatoe water to burn out.


 

STEP 5
By now your mag should be boiled and soft by this stage.




Add in 1 teaspoon achaar masala in the tomatoe mixture and allow to cook for a minute.
Now add in your boiled mag with the remaining water ,add lemon juice as per taste , mix well and let cook on low heat for 5  - 10 minutes
or until flavour has sunk in.

Before serving add a tablespoon of yogurt or sour milk .