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Punjab · Dinner

Moong Dal

Traditional 23. Moong Dal recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Moong dal: 150g (soaked)
• Oil: 15ml
• Onion (chopped): 100g
• Tomatoes: 150g
• Ginger (minced): 8g
• Garlic (minced): 4 cloves
• Cumin seeds: 2g
• Turmeric: 2g
• Red chili powder: 2g
• Coriander powder: 2g
• Salt: 3g
• Water: 700ml
• Coriander leaves: 10g
• Green chiles: 2

👩‍🍳 How to make Moong Dal

1. Pressure cook soaked moong dal with water, 5-6 whistles
2. Let pressure release naturally
3. Heat oil to 170°C, add cumin seeds, cook 20 seconds
4. Add onion, fry 3 minutes until translucent
5. Add ginger-garlic, cook 2 minutes
6. Add tomato puree, cook 4 minutes on medium heat
7. Add cooked dal with liquid
8. Add turmeric, chili, coriander, salt
9. Simmer 10 minutes on low heat (150°C) until smooth
10. Visual: creamy golden curry; Aroma: warm spices
11. Garnish with coriander leaves and green chiles
12. Serve with rice or bread

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