Moong Dal Recipe with Tempering Recipe
A comforting and traditional Indian lentil dish made with split yellow moong dal, tempered with aromatic spices and herbs. This simple yet flavorful dal is perfect as a nutritious side or a light main dish, offering a delightful balance of protein and subtle spice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dal Ingredients
- ½ cup Split Yellow Moong Dal
- Salt to taste
- 1.5 cups Water
Tempering Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Split Urad Dal
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 Dry Red Chillies, cut into small pieces
- 2 Sprigs Curry Leaves
- ⅛ tsp Asafoetida (Hing)
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
Instructions
- Cook the Moong Dal: Wash the split yellow moong dal thoroughly and place it in a saucepan. Add 1.5 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the dal is soft and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Tempering: In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee. Add mustard seeds, split urad dal, curry leaves, dry red chillies, and asafoetida. Let them sizzle and release their flavors. Then stir in turmeric powder and mix well.
- Combine and Season: Pour the cooked moong dal into the tempering mixture and stir thoroughly to combine all the flavors. Add salt to taste and mix well. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust water quantity as needed to get the consistency of dal you prefer; thicker for a stew-like texture or thinner for a soup-like consistency.
- For a vegan version, substitute ghee with oil.
- You can add finely chopped tomatoes or green chillies for extra flavor if desired.
- This dish pairs well with rice or Indian flatbreads like roti or chapati.
Keywords: Moong Dal, Yellow Lentils, Indian Dal Recipe, Tempered Dal, Easy Indian Lentils, Vegetarian Indian Recipe
