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Dhuli moong dal fry
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Course
Main Dish, Traditional
Cuisine
Baby toddler food, gluten free, Indian, instant pot, International, Medicinal, Vegan
Servings
0
Equipment
instant pot
Ingredients
To cook the moong dal
3
cups
Water
1/2
cup
Moong dal
pasiparippu, split green gram
For the dal fry
1
tsp
cooking oil
use ghee if preffered. I have used sunflower oil.
1/4
tsp
cumin seeds
2
tbsp
red onion
chopped
2
tbsp
spring onions
( optional)
1
tbsp
garlic scapes
green garlic
2-3
tbsp
tomato
chopped
salt to taste
1/4
tsp
turmeric powder
1/2
tsp
roasted cumin powder
1/4
tsp
fennel seed powder
To garnish
1
tsp
coriander leaves
chopped
Instructions
Wash and soak the moong dal in water for about 10 minutes.
Cook the moong dal under pressure manual setting for 15 minutes.
Let the pressure release naturally.
Now open and mash the cooked dal and set it aside till needed.
In a seperate sauce pot or cooking pan, add the oil and set it at medium heat.
As the oil heats up add the cumin seeds.
When the cumin sizzles, add the chopped onions, garlic scapes and spring onions.
Saute them well till onion is translucent and add the tomatoes and the spices.
Now add the cooked dal and mix well.
Adjust the salt and let this come to a bubble.
Simmer the dal with occasional stirring for 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the coriander leaves and lemon juice.
Serve the dal hot with naan or rotis.
Keyword
beans and legumes, Indian vegetarian dinner, Lunch recipes
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