Tasty Moong Dal Recipe

How to make delicious moong dal

Moong dal, also known as mung bean, is a popular legume in Indian cuisine and is used to make a variety of dishes. Here is a recipe for making delicious moong dal:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup moong dal (mung beans)
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves (cilantro), for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rinse the moong dal in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the dal for 30 minutes.
2. Drain the soaked dal and transfer it to a pressure cooker or a pot with 3 cups of water.
3. Add turmeric powder and salt to the dal and mix well.
4. Pressure cook the dal for 3-4 whistles or boil it in a pot until it becomes soft and cooked through.
5. In a separate pan, heat ghee or oil over medium heat.
6. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then add asafoetida and stir for a few seconds.
7. Add coriander powder and red chili powder to the pan and stir for a few seconds.
8. Pour the spiced oil mixture over the cooked dal and mix well.
9. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Tasty and digestive moong dal is ready Enjoy your delicious moong dal!