Moong Dal Tadka (Split Green Gram Lentil Curry)

Name: Moong Dal Tadka (Split Green Gram Lentil Curry)
Total time: 1500 s
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup split moong dal, soaked for 30 minutes, rinse & drain; 1 onion, chopped; 1 inch ginger, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; salt to taste; 1 tsp. kasuri methi, crushed; 2 green chillies, slit; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder; 2 tbsp. ghee; 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 tbsp. garlic, chopped; 1/4 tsp. asafoetida; 1 tbsp. Kashmiri red chili powder; 1 tsp. lime juice; 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#CA26 - It is a well known fact that Lentils are full of proteins and fibre and is a must-have in many homes. Here I bring to you a very flavorful dal that is very popular in most restaurants. So check out my version of this simple Moong Dal Tadka. Tastes awesome with rice and I am sure it is a comfort food for many. I like having it with steamed rice and some pickles and papad to go with it. It tastes heavenly. It can be had with any Indian bread too, along with some onion and a drizzle of some lime juice.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

20-25 minutes

2-3 servings

1/2 cupsplit moong dal, soaked for 30 minutes, rinse & drain
1onion, chopped
1 inchginger, chopped
1tomato, chopped
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
salt to taste
1 tsp.kasuri methi, crushed
2green chillies, slit
1/4 cupmilk
1/2 tsp.garam masala powder
2 tbsp.ghee
1/2 tsp.cumin seeds
1 tbsp.garlic, chopped
1/4 tsp.asafoetida
1 tbsp.Kashmiri red chili powder
1 tsp.lime juice
1 tbsp.coriander leaves, chopped

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Steps

20-25 minutes

1

Boil the dal in water for 5-6 whistles.
2

Add kasuri methi, green chillies, garam masala powder and milk. Simmer for 1-2 minutes on a low to medium flame. Keep aside.
3

Heat ghee in a pan & temper with cumin seeds, garlic & asafoetida.
Sauté till light brown & switch off the flame. Add the Kashmiri red
chili powder & give it a stir. Pour this tempering over the cooked dal.
4

Add lime juice & garnish with coriander leaves.