Moong Dal is a nutritious legume that boasts a wealth of fibre, protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, along with all the essential nutrients your body needs. Its creamy texture and earthy flavour make it a delightful addition to any meal, pairing beautifully with both fluffy rice and soft roti. This dish is not just delicious; it acts as an excellent energy booster thanks to its high iron content, which can help keep you feeling invigorated throughout the day. Furthermore, Moong Dal is known for promoting better digestion, making it a wholesome choice for your diet. Discover this simple and quick recipe that allows you to whip up this satisfying comfort food in just minutes, perfect for a nourishing and fulfilling meal any time you need it.
Ingredients
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 green chilli,
slit 1 tomato, finely chopped
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder
1 tsp salt
1tsp coriander powder
3/4 cup moong dal
1/4 garam masala
Pinch of asafoetida
1tbsp lemon juice
5 cup water
Few curry leaves
Coriander leaves – for garnish
Procedure
1) In a pan heat 2 tbsp oil and saute 1/2 onion finely chopped and ginger garlic paste and 1 green chilli.
2) Additionally saute 1 tomato till it turns soft and mushy.
3) Add 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp salt, coriander powder and garam masala and saute further.
4) Now add 3/4 cup washed moong-dal and mix well, making sure everything is combined well.
5)Add 5 cups of water cover the lid and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 9 min
10) Open and check the dal. Dnotot smash.
11)Now prepare the tadka and pour the tempering over dal along with 2 tbsp coriander leaves and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Finally, mix the moong-dal tadka and serve with hot rice/roti.
