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Yellow Mung and Toor with Tomato
5 from 9 votes

Yellow Mung and Toor with Tomato

Yellow Mung and Toor with Tomato. A flavor packed and easy daal recipe made in a pressure cooker. Vegan Gluten Free Recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 108 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan, gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup yellow mung dal skinned and split green Mung, split
  • 1/2 cup toor dal dark shiny split pigeon pea, split
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 5 curry leaves
  • pinch asafoetida
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 inch ginger finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 green chili finely chopped
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • salt to taste
  • cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Soak the both daals together for about 2 hours. Drain the water, wash and keep aside.
  2. In a pressure cooker, add the daals and 2 cups water. Add a few drops of oil and the turmeric and cook on medium heat for one whistle. Take the cooker off heat and wait for the pressure to release on its own(10 minutes)
  3. For the tempering, heat oil in a large pan on medium heat.
  4. Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
  5. Add in the cumin seeds and coriander seeds and mix all for a few seconds.
  6. Add in the asofetida and curry leaves. Watch out for oil splattering because of the curry leaves.
  7. After a few seconds, add in the chopped ginger garlic and chili and mix well.
  8. Cook the mixture till the garlic gets golden. 3-4 minutes
  9. Add in the tomatoes, and cook the mixture till the tomatoes lose their shape. 4-5 minutes.
  10. Add the cooked daals to this mixture and mix well.
  11. Add salt, mix and cook for 6-7 minutes until the daal is boiling nicely.
  12. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and serve hot with Chapatis, roti, Naan or Basmati Rice!

Notes

  • Total time does not include 2 hours soaking time
  • Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 108kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 38mg (2%) Potassium 9mg (0%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Vitamin C 27.1mg (30%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108

% Daily Value*

Calories 108kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 38mg 2%
Potassium 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Vitamin C 27.1mg 30%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.