Ada diye Kacha Muger Dal | Bengali Moong Dal Recipe
This ada diye kacha muger dal recipe combines the goodness of moong dal and ginger though a simple Bengali dal recipe. It is easy, quick and absolutely light on the tummy. This muger dal recipe is brimming with goodness of moong dal and anti-inflammatory benefits of ginger. If you are looking for easy Bengali dal recipes, then this vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free moong dal recipe in Bengali style should hit the spot!
Servings 2 people
Equipment
- Stove Top
- Heavy bottom Non-stick Pan
- Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Moong Dal
- ¾ cup Water
- 1 inch Ginger
- 1 Dry Bay Leaf
- 1½ tbsp Mustard Oil
- ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
- A pinch of Hing or Asafoetida
- 1 Green Chilli As per taste
- Salt to Taste
- ½ tsp Sugar
Instructions
- Grate the ginger. Now press the grated ginger against a sieve and collect the juice in another bowl
- Wash the mung dal and pressure cook it with the ginger juice, dry bay leaf and some salt
- Heat oil in a pan. Temper it with hing, cumin seeds and green chillies. As the seeds splutter, add the grated ginger and give it a quick stir
- Now, add the cooked dal to the prepared tempering and let it simmer. Add water as required
- Check the seasoning, add sugar
- Once done, turn off the heat and serve