firstly, in a pressure cooker take ¾ cup moong dal, 1 tbsp ginger, 3 chilli, 1 tomato.

also, add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp oil and ½ tsp salt.

pressure cook for 1 whistle adding 2½ cup water.

whisk the dal to smooth consistency. keep aside.

in a large kadai, heat 3 tsp oil and splutter 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin, pinch hing and few curry leaves.

add in cooked dal and mix well.

further add 3 cup water, ½ tsp salt and mix well adjusting to a soupy consistency.

boil for 2 minutes absorbing all flavours.

now add 2 tbsp coconut, 2 tbsp coriander and 1 tbsp lemon juice. mix well.

finally, enjoy moong dal rasam or pesara pappu charu with hot steamed rice.