🍛 Dhaba-Style Moong Dal Fry
📝 Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow moong dal (split mung beans)
- 2 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 3 green chilies, slit
- 8 garlic cloves, crushed
- A handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 2 tsp oil
📋 Instructions
- 1 Prepare the Moong Dal: Rinse the moong dal thoroughly under running water.
- 2 Cook the Dal: Place the washed moong dal in a pressure cooker with slit green chilies, 1 tsp cumin, and 1 tsp mustard seeds. Add enough water to cover the dal, close the lid, and cook for 2 whistles.
- 3 Make the Tadka (Tempering): In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the remaining cumin and mustard seeds, letting them sizzle until fragrant.
- 4 Add Garlic and Tomatoes: Add crushed garlic to the pan and sauté until golden. Toss in the chopped tomatoes, stirring occasionally, and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
- 5 Season the Masala: Sprinkle turmeric and salt over the tomato mixture, and stir well. Cover and cook for a couple of minutes to let the flavors meld.
- 6 Combine Dal and Masala: Pour the cooked moong dal into the pan with the tomato masala. Stir to combine and let it simmer until you reach your preferred thickness.
- 7 Garnish and Serve: Turn off the heat, garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and serve your moong dal fry warm with rice, chapati, or enjoy as a hearty, flavorful soup.
🕒 Prep Details
- Prep Time~ 10 Mins
- Cook Time~ 20 Mins
- Total Time~ 30 Mins
- Servings~ 5
🍎 Nutritional Info
- Calories~ 180
- Carbohydrates~ 30g
- Protein~ 10g
- Fats~ 3g
- Fiber~ 6g
This easy, heartwarming yellow moong dal fry recipe brings the flavor of a traditional Indian dhaba to your kitchen.
Moong dal, known for its lightness and ease of digestion, transforms with basic spices into a comforting, lightly spiced dish that pairs wonderfully with rice or roti.
Follow this simple, step-by-step dal fry recipe with moong dal, and enjoy an authentic, homemade taste that’s wholesome, nutritious, and satisfying.
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