Cook moong separately by adding salt and boiled water.

When it is cooked (don`t allow it to become too soft), drain it.

Heat oil in a kadai.

Add cumin seeds.

Add sliced onion and saute till it becomes light brown.

Add ginger-garlic paste and mix it well.

Add turmeric powder, chilli powder and coriander powder along with sliced tomato and smash it well.

Add 1 cup of water and little salt to the gravy and bring it to boil.

Add the cooked moong and garam masala to this gravy. Mix well.

Cover it with a lid and keep it on a low flame for 20 mins.

Remove from fire.

:- Serve hot with Chapathi, Appam, Roti or parotta.