Moong Dal Fry Recipe
Summary
- A simple and flavorful Indian lentil dish made with moong dal, cooked in a pressure cooker with aromatic spices, onions, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes. It's a comforting and nutritious meal, perfect to serve warm with rice.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Moong dal 1/2 cup
- Groundnut Oil 1 tbsp
- Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
- Asafoetida 1/4 tsp
- Onion 1 (finely chopped)
- Garlic 1 tbsp (chopped)
- Ginger 1 tsp (chopped)
- Tomatoes 2 (chopped)
- Water 1+1/2 cups
- Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
- Garam masala 1 tsp
- Red chilli powder 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Tools You'll Need
- Pressure cooker
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Asafoetida (hing)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder + 1/4 tsp onion powder
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Moong Dal
Take 1/2 cup of moong dal and clean it thoroughly with water.
Step 2: Heat Oil and Spices
Heat a pressure cooker and add 1 tbsp of groundnut oil. Once hot, add 1 tsp of cumin seeds and let them crackle. Then, add 1/4 tsp of asafoetida.
Step 3: Sauté Aromatics
Add 1 finely chopped onion to the cooker and until it becomes translucent. Next, add 1 tbsp of chopped garlic and 1 tsp of chopped ginger, and for a minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Add Tomatoes
Add 2 chopped tomatoes to the cooker and until they become mushy.
Step 5: Combine Dal and Water
Add the cleaned moong dal to the mixture. Pour in 1+1/2 cups of water.
Step 6: Add Spices and Seasoning
Add 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of garam masala, 1 tsp of red chilli powder, and salt to taste.
Step 7: Mix and Pressure Cook
Mix all the ingredients well. Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 2-3 whistles.
Step 8: Finish and Serve
Once the cooker cools down completely, open the lid. Add fresh coriander leaves and mix well. Serve the Moong Dal Fry warm with rice.
Pro Tips
• Serve warm with rice.
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