Moong Dal
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
404 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Moong Dal
Description
This Moong Dal recipe starts by sautéing diced onions until softened in neutral oil, followed by adding garlic and green chili paste to develop flavor. Chopped tomatoes are then cooked briefly before mixing in the spices—salt, chili powder, turmeric, and cumin powder—and allowing them to bloom with a bit of water. The soaked and rinsed split green gram lentils are added, combined well, and cooked covered in water until fully tender.
The final curry should have a creamy consistency with separated oil signaling readiness. Garnishing with fresh coriander adds brightness. The flavor balance comes from the earthiness of lentils and the warmth of the spice blend, complemented by pungent onion, garlicky notes, and fresh heat from chili.
This dish pairs well as a staple served over rice or bread, offering a satisfying vegetarian protein source. The note suggests olive oil is preferred but alternatives like vegetable or sunflower oil can be used without affecting taste.
Ingredients
- 300 g lentils Split Green Gram
- 50 ml neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion
- 2 tomato
- 2 green chili
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 500 ml water
Instructions
- In a pot heat up the oil on medium heat until hot then add the finely diced onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened (see note 1)
- Add the garlic paste and green chilli paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes
- Then add the tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes
- Add the spices and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 2 tbsp of water and cook for 2-3 mins
- Once the oil has separated, you can add the split green gram lentils
- Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes,
- Then add water, cover and cook on medium heat for 20-25 minutes
- When the curry is cooked, garnish with coriander.
Notes
- Olive oil is preferred for its flavor, but vegetable or sunflower oils can be substituted as cooking oil.
- The dish yields a smooth, mildly spiced lentil curry, suitable as a main or accompaniment served with rice or bread.
- The nutritional information provided is approximate and should not be considered a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Sodium | 681mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 939mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 25g | 100% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 697IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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