Moong Dal
This moong dal recipe is a simple lentil curry made using split green gram lentils. Moong dal tastes delicious and only needs a few simple ingredients to prepare.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 300 g Lentils (Split Green Gram)
- 50 ml Oil
- 1 Onions
- 2 Tomatoes
- 2 Green Chillies
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 500 ml Water
Instructions
- 1
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)
- 2
Add the garlic paste and green chilli paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes
- 3
Then add the tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes
- 4
Add the spices and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add 2 tbsp of water and cook for 2-3 mins
- 6
Once the oil has separated, you can add the split green gram lentils
- 7
Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes,
- 8
Then add water, cover and cook on medium heat for 20-25 minutes
- 9
When the curry is cooked, garnish with coriander.