Apr
Green Dal
Our emphasis on whole foods is not for anything. Whole grains/pulses/legumes are rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals. This green dal promises to give you all that and more.
- 1/2 cup Whole green moong (whole green gram)
- 1½ cups + ¾ cup Water
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- ½ cup, chopped Onion
- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Red chili powder
- Salt – to taste
- 1½ tsp Lemon juice
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Wash the moong under running cold water and soak in enough water for 2 hours.
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Then drain the soaked moong and add to the pressure cooker with 1 ½ cups of water. Pressure cook it for 1 whistle on high then lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes on low heat. Once pressure releases, open the lid.
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Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
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Then mix in onions and salt, cook till onions become soft and translucent.
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Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
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The mix in dry spice powders and saute for a minute.
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Add boiled moong and ¾ cups of water. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
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Then turn off the gas heat. Squeeze some lemon juice and add chopped cilantro leaves.
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Stir and it is ready to serve.
