1 cup dried whole mung beans
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons oil or ghee
generous 1/2 teaspoon amchoor (dried mango powder)
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
1 large tomato, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 green chilies or jalapeños, seeded and minced
6 large white mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon paprika
pinch of chat masala (optional)