Name: Moong ki Dal recipe by Sujata Limbu at BetterButter
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 200 grams green grams (moong dal); 1 medium sized onion finely chopped; 1 medium sized tomato finely chopped; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/8 tsp asafoetida (hing); 1/2 inch ginger piece finely smashed; 2 tbsp Ghee; Salt to taste; Handful of coriander leaves finely chopped to garnish

ABOUT Moong ki Dal RECIPE

A simple and easy to prepare dal recipe that is reminiscent of home food.

Ingredients Serving: 3

200 grams green grams (moong dal)
1 medium sized onion finely chopped
1 medium sized tomato finely chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/8 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 inch ginger piece finely smashed
2 tbsp Ghee
Salt to taste
Handful of coriander leaves finely chopped to garnish

Instructions

Wash the dal thoroughly for a couple of times.
Take a heavy utensil/pan and put in the dal along with 3 cups of water, turmeric, ginger and salt. Bring this to a boil, then let it simmer till its cooked.
To make the tadka, heat ghee in a pan, add asafoetida and cumin seeds. Once they turn brown in colour, add in the onions.
Saute the onions till they turn brown in colour, then add the tomatoes and stir fry till the fat separates itself. Add the red chilli powder and stir well.
Pour this tadka into the dal and let it simmer and cook for a minute or so.
Garnish with the chopped coriander and serve it hot.

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