Name: Mooli Dal / Moolo Diye Bhaja Moong Dal recipe by Paramita Majumder at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Yellow moong dal - 1 Cup; White radish, cut into big slices - 2 Large; Panch Phoron - 1/2 tsp; Dry Red Chilli - 1; Green Chilli - 2; Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp; Salt to taste; Ginger Paste - 1/3 tsp; Cumin Powder - 1 tsp; Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp; Oil - as needed; Coriander Leaves - 1 tbsp, chopped

ABOUT Mooli Dal / Moolo Diye Bhaja Moong Dal RECIPE

I have learnt this bengali recipe from my mother, a very simple dal with radish with no onion and garlic

Ingredients Serving: 4

Yellow moong dal - 1 Cup
White radish, cut into big slices - 2 Large
Panch Phoron - 1/2 tsp
Dry Red Chilli - 1
Green Chilli - 2
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Ginger Paste - 1/3 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - as needed
Coriander Leaves - 1 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

Heat 1 tsp oil in a pressure cooker. Add washed and dried yellow moong dal. Saute for 2-3 minutes then add salt.
Add 2 cups of water and pressure cook for 1-2 whistles.
In a nonstick pan heat oil. Add dry red chilli, ginger paste and panch phoron. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and green chilli. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add the radish pieces and salt. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes and then add the moong dal. If you want thin dal, then add some hot water to it. Cover and cook for another 7-8 minutes.
Simmer for 5 minutes or until the radish pieces are well cooked. Check for salt and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with hot rice.

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