Thor diye Muger Dal (Banana Stem & Green Gram Curry - Bengali Style)

Name: Thor diye Muger Dal (Banana Stem & Green Gram Curry - Bengali Style)
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 5-6 " Banana Stem, cut into small cubes; 1/2 cup dry roasted moong dal (split Green gram); 1-2 tbsp. mustard oil; 2 dry red chilies; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 " cinnamon stick; 2 green cardamoms; 4-5 cloves; 1 tsp. ginger grated; as required salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tsp. ghee

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#Dec #w1 - Thor / Banana stem is an amazing veggie, comprising of many essential nutrients. Many delicious recipes can be dished out of it. So here is a lentil curry of roasted moong dal (split green gram) combined with banana stem. This is an absolutely simple homemade recipe, without onion, garlic and too many spices. Light on the stomach, it is enjoyed with either steamed rice or chapattis.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

10-15 minutes

2-3 servings

5-6" Banana Stem, cut into small cubes
1/2 cupdry roasted moong dal (split Green gram)
1-2 tbsp.mustard oil
2dry red chilies
2bay leaves
1 tsp.cumin seeds
1" cinnamon stick
2green cardamoms
4-5cloves
1 tsp.ginger grated
as requiredsalt to taste
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
1 tsp.ghee

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Steps

10-15 minutes

1

Pressure cook the dal and banana stem in 2 cups water for 4-5 whistles. Keep aside. Heat oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds, bay leaves, red chilies, cinnamon, cloves and cardamoms. Sauté for a few seconds.
2

Add the ginger and fry for a few seconds more. Add the boiled dal, salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and simmer on a low flame for 2-3 minutes.
3

When done, add ghee and give it a stir. Serve either with steamed rice or chapattis.