Moong dal is a type of lentil that is commonly used in Indian cuisine. It is made from whole green moong beans that have been hulled and split in half. Moong dal is small and yellow, with a mild flavor and creamy texture when cooked. It is often used to make dal, which is a popular Indian dish made from lentils, as well as soups, stews, and curries.
Moong Dal
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
20
minutesMoong dal is also a good source of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients, making it a healthy addition to any diet.
Ingredients
100 g moong dal
500 g water
10 g mustard oil
1 pc dried red chilli
1 pc bay leaf
1 pc green chilli
¼ tsp radhuni
8 g salt
10 g sugar
¼ tsp turmeric
8 g ghee
Directions
- Wash and rinse dal;
- Add 550g water;
- Boil until dal is cooked (15 minutes);
- Remove scum, if any;
- Dal should be soft, but not fully disintegrated;
- Heat 10g mustard oil;
- Temper with dried red chilli, bay leaf, green chilli and radhuni;
- Add boiled moog dal;
- Add salt, turmeric and sugar;
- Bubble on medium heat for 6 minutes;
- Add ghee;
