- Wash moong dal thoroughly and drain. 
- ️ In a pressure cooker, add dal, hot water, green chillies, ginger, tomato, turmeric powder, and ghee. Bring to a boil. 
- ️ Pressure cook for 4 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally. 
- ️ Open the lid, add salt, and mash the dal gently. 
- ️ Add 1½ cups of water and chopped coriander leaves. Bring to a boil again. 
- ️ In a small pan, heat peanut oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. 
- ️ Add cumin seeds, red chillies, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Sauté until aromatic. 
- ️ Pour the tempering into the dal and mix well. 
- ️ Finish with lemon juice. Serve hot with rice or chapati.