"Green moong dal or Sabut moong dal is a vegan and gluten-free lentil recipe from India. This light and simple dish is made using whole mung bean which has a very high significance in the ayurvedic diet."
Green Moong Dal
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 30mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 cups whole mung bean
- 1 medium sized onion
- 1 large tomato
- 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger
- teaspoons garlic paste
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cups chopped coriander leaves
- 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1/2 tablespoons coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoons turmeric powder
- Salt as per taste
- 1 tablespoons cooking oil
- 5 cups water (or as required to get the right consistency)
Method
Step 1
Wash and soak the lentil in water for at least an hour (If cooking in a normal pot, soak for 3-4 hours).
Step 2
After an hour, put the soaked lentil, around 5 cups of water, salt, and turmeric powder in a pressure cooker and cook till 5 whistles on medium flame.
Step 3
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and saute for a few seconds till they become fragrant.
Step 4
Add garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes away and then add the onion. Cook till it starts turning brown.
Step 5
Add dry coriander and chili powder, stir fry for a few seconds till they become fragrant.
Step 6
Now, add the tomatoes and cook till they turn mushy. Pour the boiled lentil, ginger, and coriander leaves. Mix and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Finally, add the lime juice, garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice or roti. You can also enjoy it as a healthy soup.