Irresistible Mung Daal Recipe (Moong Dal)

Name: Irresistible Mung Daal Recipe (Moong Dal)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 large sweet onion; 2-3 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon Turmeric; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; 4+ cups vegetable broth; 1 cup dried yellow spilt peas; Chopped cilantro for garnish

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
6 people
Calories
117 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Indian

Irresistible Mung Daal Recipe (Moong Dal)

Gael Hudson

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Irresistible Mung Daal Recipe - Known as Moong Dal and Mung Dahl, this vegan-friendly and gluten-free Indian dish is incredibly delicious and comforting, super healthy, and terrifically easy to make at home.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 large sweet onion peeled and chopped
2-3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon Turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
4+ cups vegetable broth
1 cup dried yellow spilt peas (or red lentils)
Chopped cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

Set a 4-6 quart saucepot over medium heat. Add the sesame oil, chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 5-7 minutes to soften.
Stir in the tomato paste, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cardamom. Sauté another minute or two.
Pour in the vegetable broth and split peas. Bring to a boil. Stir and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer the daal for 30-40 minutes, until the peas are soft. (Red lentils will take approximately 20-25 minutes.)
Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Add additional broth if you would like the daal a little thinner.
Serve warm with basmati rice.

Notes

Although some recipes using yellow split peas state you must soak them before cooking, it’s really not necessary. The daal will just take a little longer to cook.
The thickness of dahl is very personal. Some restaurants serve it thin like a thin soup, and some serve it thick like porridge. Both ways are good! Add broth or water to reach your desired consistency.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 433mg (18%) Potassium 68mg (2%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 41IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	117kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	18g	6%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	433mg	18%
Potassium	68mg	1%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	41IU	1%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	25mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%