Name: Moong Dal Bahar recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup split moong dal, soaked for 30 minutes; 2 tbsp. ghee; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tsp. garlic, chopped; 1 tsp. ginger, grated; 2 green chilies, chopped; 1 sprig curry leaves; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tomato, chopped; 2-3 tbsp. cream; 2-3 tbsp. raw mango, chopped; coriander leaves, fried onions, fresh red chilies, curry leaves & few drops of cream to garnish (opt)

ABOUT Moong Dal Bahar RECIPE

Lentils in general are a powerhouse of proteins. Moong dal in particular is low in carbs and aids in weight loss. It is easy to digest and light on the stomach. Hence good for the elderly. So here is an easy and a delicious lentil curry that can be enjoyed with jeera rice, pulao, Plain Biryani or any form of Indian bread. The cream added to the end product adds to the flavour and gives a smooth texture to this recipe.

Ingredients Serving: 4

1/2 cup split moong dal, soaked for 30 minutes
2 tbsp. ghee
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. garlic, chopped
1 tsp. ginger, grated
2 green chilies, chopped
1 sprig curry leaves
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tomato, chopped
2-3 tbsp. cream
2-3 tbsp. raw mango, chopped
coriander leaves, fried onions, fresh red chilies, curry leaves & few drops of cream to garnish (opt)

Instructions

Pressure cook the lentil in 1 1/2 cups water for 4-5 whistles. Whisk and keep aside. Heat ghee in a pan and temper with cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds.
Add the onion, ginger, garlic, green chilies and curry leaves. Fry on a medium flame till light brown.
Now add the turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and add the tomatoes and mango pieces. Fry till they are mashed up nicely.
Add the boiled dal and give it a stir. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the cream and combine everything well.
Continue to simmer for another minute and switch off the flame. Serve, garnished with coriander leaves, fried onions, curry leaves, fresh red chilies and few drops of cream. Enjoy with plain steamed rice, jeera rice, plain biryani or any

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