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Dhuli moong dal fry

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish, Traditional
Cuisine Baby toddler food, gluten free, Indian, instant pot, International, Medicinal, Vegan

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.
    cooked moong dal
  • 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.
    dhuli moong dal prep.
  • Saute them well till onion is translucent and add the tomatoes and the spices.
    moong dal fry masala
  • 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.
    yellow dal recipe.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the coriander leaves and lemon juice.
  • Serve the dal hot with naan or rotis.
    dhuli moong dal recipe
Keyword beans and legumes, Indian vegetarian dinner, Lunch recipes
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