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!
