Tangy Green Moong Dal

by Tarla Dalal

Tangy Green Moong Dal, made of four dals cooked simply with conventional spices, ginger and chillies, with a dash of lemon for added tang, the tangy green moong dal should be enjoyed fresh with hot masala baati.

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ग्रीन मूंग दाल रेसिपी | राजस्थानी ग्रीन मूंग दाल | - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Tangy Green Moong Dal in Hindi)

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Here is a nourishing dish that displays many characteristic rajasthan flavours. Made of four dals cooked simply with conventional spices, ginger and chillies, with a dash of lemon for added tang, the tangy green moong dal should be enjoyed fresh with hot masala baati. You can have it with any roti or rice too.

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Tangy Green Moong Dal recipe - How to make Tangy Green Moong Dal

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Soaking Time: 30 minutes Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 601 hours Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram)
1/4 cup masoor dal (split red lentil)
1/4 cup chana dal (split bengal gram)
2 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Combine the dals in a deep bowl and soak the dals in enough water for 30 minutes and drain well.
Combine the dals, turmeric powder and 3 cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies, ginger and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Add the cooked dals, chilli powder, salt, lemon juice and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve hot garnished with coriander.