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Moong Dal Recipe

A simple and nutritious Indian lentil dish.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Moong Dal washed and drained
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger minced
  • 1 medium Tomato chopped
  • 2 pcs Green Chilies slit
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 2 tablespoon Coriander Leaves chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a pressure cooker, add moong dal, water, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for 3-4 whistles.
  2. 2. In a pan, heat ghee. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3. Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4. Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
  5. 5. Add the cooked dal to the pan. Mix well and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  6. 6. Add garam masala and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Lentils
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