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Irresistible Mung Daal Recipe (Moong Dal)
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 117 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.