Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, green chillies, ginger and curry leaves and saute well.
2 tbsp oil, a pinch asafoetida, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 3-4 green chillies, 1 tbsp chopped ginger, 7-8 curry leaves
Add onion and mix well. Add tomatoes, mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
1 medium onion, 1 medium tomato
Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and saute for a minute.
1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, salt
Add carrots, beans and green peas. Mix well.
1/4 cup chopped carrots, 1/4 cup chopped french beans, 1/4 cup green peas
Add dal and rice. Mix well and add 5-6 cups water. Stir to mix, cover and pressure cook for 15 minutes.
1 cup moong dal, 2 cups rice
Open the lid, add 2-3 cups water, mash a little and mix well. Adjust salt.
Serve hot garnished with coriander spring.
a fresh coriander string