In a deep pot add washed moong dal with around 4 cups of water. Add turmeric, salt and mix.
Let it boil for 10 minutes. Simmer the flame.
Now add rest mentioned ingredients. Keep cooking on low flame for 1/2 an hour. Keep an eye while cooking and keep stirring.
Cook till desired consistency. Switch off the flame, the dal is now cooked. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in another pan. Add cumin seeds and wait till they crackle. Once the seeds crackle add dry whole red chilly and rest of the ingredients. Switch off the flame.
Add the tempering to the daal and mix. Garnish with some fresh coriander leaves and serve the dal hot with rice or any Indian bread.
