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Moong Dal Fry Recipe

Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

3 People

Calories / Serving

~200 kcal
Recipe by PREMA KITCHENETTE A TASTE OF MY HOME on YouTube

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.
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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

  1. Moong dal 1/2 cup
  2. Groundnut Oil 1 tbsp
  3. Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
  4. Asafoetida 1/4 tsp
  5. Onion 1 (finely chopped)
  6. Garlic 1 tbsp (chopped)
  7. Ginger 1 tsp (chopped)
  8. Tomatoes 2 (chopped)
  9. Water 1+1/2 cups
  10. Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
  11. Garam masala 1 tsp
  12. Red chilli powder 1 tsp
  13. Salt to taste
  14. Coriander leaves for garnish

🍳Tools You'll Need

  • Pressure cooker
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  • 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

peanuts

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 sauté until it becomes translucent. Next, add 1 tbsp of chopped garlic and 1 tsp of chopped ginger, and sauté for a minute until fragrant.

Step 4: Add Tomatoes

Add 2 chopped tomatoes to the cooker and sauté until they become mushy.

Step 5: Combine Dal and Water

Add the cleaned moong dal to the sautéed 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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