MOONG DAL RECIPE { HOW TO COOK & NUTRITION VALUE }



MOONG DAL  is know as yellow mong lentils as well, tomatoes & spices. Moong dal healthy and delicious as well that you can enjoy with basmati rice , roti / chapatti , paratha, naan, etc….In INDIAN cuisine Moong Dal Prepare in many way . In INDIA MOONG DAL it called basically a Khichdi dal 

Khichdi dal 

[ khichdi is a unique recipe , which made by rice,moongdal, some salt to taste, some haldi ( turmeric)pour into a pot and boil until its become soap. Than we have it with we face some stomach boil problem then its recommended by us physician. Khichdi Story of Bengali :- Its very popular in Bengali culture , that is when the rainy reason will come most of the Bengali will have on that day with some Bagun bhaja/ brinjal fry  some papar and a sweet teste chatni / prickle)]

MOONG DAL RECIPE

A simple , delicious & healthy Indian side made with split skinned mung beens & spices. This recipe will give you a very with split you can serve with plain rice, roti or it can enjoy with bread as well . 

INGRADIENTS

·         ½ cup moong dal
·         1 ½ cups water
·         1 tbsp oil (gheeor butter ) of your choice
·         1 whole red chilli ( broken)
·         ½ tsp whole cumin / jeera
·         ¼ to ½ tsp mustard ( optinal)
·         1 pinch asafetida/hing ( you can skipped if you have boiled problem)
·          1 sprig curry leaves or bay leaf ( optional)
·         1 tsp ginger/garlic chopped /crushed( ½ tsp ginger & ½ garlic)
·         1/8  tsp turmeric / haldi
·         ¼ tsp organic red chilli powder
·         1 small onion chopped
·         1 large tomato chopped or pureed
·         Salt as needed
·         ½ tsp crushed kasuri methi or dry fenugreek leaves ( optional)
·         ¼ to ¾ cup water ( more or less for consistency)
·         2 tbsp coriander leaves
·         1 tbsp lemon juice 
HOW TO COOK MOONG DAL/  LANTILS 
1.       RINSE MOONG DAL  thrice in apot or pressure coker with amount of water .
2.       Drain the water completely . Pour 1 ½ cups water and cook on a medium heat until soft.
3.       If cooking in pressure cooker allow to whistle twice or thrice .if cooking in a instant pot- place the bowl inside the instant pot, secure the lid & cook for 10 mins on a high pressure.
4.       If you like smooth & creamy dal them mash the moong dal well .

                                       TEMPERING 

1.       POUE ghee or oil to a hot pan, add whole mustard, cumin & red chilli. Let them pop.
2.       Next add green chilli , ginger, garlic & curry leaves . Fry until a nuce flavor comes out.
3.       Then fry onions until transparent. Next fry tomatoes until soft and mushy.
4.       Add turmeric , salt, if desired garam masla and chilli powder ( if you like to added optional)  Saute for a min until aromatic
5.       Transfer cook dal. Then pour water if needed to bring the moong dal  to a desired consistency.
6.       Dal usually made to a thick but pouring consistency
7.       Stir and cook till it begins to bubble. If you like to add then add some kasuri methi and trun off your oven
8.       Squeeze some lemon on it before you serve and cover with lead, and serve Moong dal with Roti, rice, bread or you can take it as of your choice of bread as well . 

THANKS FOR READING RAGAFAB & TEAM 


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