Moong dal is a healthy comfort food prepared from yellow split lentil. It is rich in protein and is a staple food in India and a main source of protein for vegetarians. Moong dal is one of the most favored dal or lentil in Indian cuisine as it is easy digestible. It is said to be Tridoshic and can balance any disturbances in the body hence it is used to make various dishes like dal, khichdi, dal soup and moong dosa.
This recipe is a hand down from my mother. She used to make this whenever she made fish fry as it made an excellent combination. Hence I follow her footsteps and make it whenever I make fish.
It is a very simple, delicious and easy dish to make.
Moong Dal
Moong dal is a healthy comfort food prepared from yellow split lentil. It is rich in lentil based protein and is a staple food in India and a main source of protein for vegetarians. Moong dal is one of the most favored dal or lentil in Indian cuisine as it is easy digestible.
Ingredients
- 3 cups washed Moong dal it need not be soaked as it is a soft dal
- 1 1/2 Roma tomatoes good size
- 3 tablespoons of sliced or crushed garlic
- 3 tablespoons of julienne ginger
- 1 sliced jalapeno or serrano pepper whatever you have
- 10-15 curry patta or leaves
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil or ghee
- 2 cups water
- Salt to taste
- Cilantro to garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients
- Take a heavy bottomed pot
- Heat it and put 3 tablespoons of oil
- When oil is hot add the curry leaves and let them crackle
- Throw in the ginger, ginger, garlic and green chili and stir well till it lets out an aroma
- Add the moong dal and mix well
- Add the tomatoes and fold them in
- To it add all the dry spices and stir well
- Add two cups of water
- Cover and cook for 25 minutes until dal is soft and the water is evaporated (15 minutes on medium heat and 10-12 on low to medium heat )
- Moong dal is now ready!
