5 from 27 votes
Moong Dal
Moong Dal is a lentil curry using split green gram cooked with onion, tomato, green chili, and a blend of spices including turmeric, cumin, and chili powder. The dish is simmered until lentils are tender and garnished with coriander, resulting in a mildly spiced, comforting curry with a smooth texture and subtle heat.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
404 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian, Pakistani
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404
% 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.