Moong Dal Bahar

Name: Moong Dal Bahar
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup split moong dal (green gram), soaked for 30 minutes; 2 tbsp. ghee; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tsp. garlic, chopped; 1 tsp. ginger, grated; 2 green chilies, chopped; 1 sprig curry leaves; to taste salt; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tomato, chopped; 2-3 tbsp. raw mango, chopped; 2-3 tbsp. cream; As required coriander leaves, fried onions, fresh red chilies, curry leaves & few drops of cream to garnish (opt)

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#Dal - Lentils in general are a powerhouse of proteins. Moong dal in particular is low in carbs and aids in weight loss. It is easy to digest and light on the stomach. So here is an easy and a delicious lentil curry that can be enjoyed with jeera rice, pulao, Plain Biryani or any form of Indian bread. The cream added to the end product adds to the flavour and gives a smooth texture to this recipe. Do try this recipe and serve on special occasions.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

1/2 cupsplit moong dal (green gram), soaked for 30 minutes
2 tbsp.ghee
1 tsp.cumin seeds
1onion, chopped
1 tsp.garlic, chopped
1 tsp.ginger, grated
2green chilies, chopped
1 sprigcurry leaves
to tastesalt
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
1tomato, chopped
2-3 tbsp.raw mango, chopped
2-3 tbsp.cream
As requiredcoriander leaves, fried onions, fresh red chilies, curry leaves & few drops of cream to garnish (opt)

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Steps

1

Pressure cook the lentil in 1 1/2 cups water for 4-5 whistles. Whisk and keep aside. Heat ghee in a pan and temper with cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds.
2

Add the onion, ginger, garlic, green chilies and curry leaves. Fry
on a medium flame till light brown.
3

Now add the turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.
4

Add the tomatoes & mango pieces. Fry till they are mashed up nicely.
5

Add the boiled dal and give it a stir. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6

Add the cream and combine everything well.
7

Serve, garnished with coriander leaves, fried onions, curry leaves, fresh red chilies and few drops of cream. Enjoy with plain steamed rice, jeera rice, plain biryani or any form of Indian bread.