Green Moong Dal Tadka | साबुत मूंग दाल तड़का
This sabut green moong dal tadka is both delicious and an easy side dish that comes together with very minimal effort. Plus, it requires no prior soaking or elaborate prep-work! Chilka moong dal is an unpolished dal, hence a preferred option for a dal recipe.
Servings 3 People
Ingredients
- 1 cup Green Moong Dal /Sabut Moong Dal
- 2 cups of Water
- Salt to Taste
- 3 tbsp Ghee or Refined Oil. Avoid Ghee if Vegan
- ¼ tsp Hing or Asafoetida
- ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 Green Chillies – chopped
- 2 Onions - Medium-sized
- 2 Tomatoes - Medium-sized
- 2 tbsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Kitchen King Masala Powder
- Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Wash & soak the Green Moong Dal in water for 30 minutes.1 cup Green Moong Dal /Sabut Moong Dal
- Now, drain the soaked water and pressure cook the dal with 2 cups of water, salt, and a drizzle of Mustard oil. Allow it to whistle once only. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure cooker to cool on its own.2 cups of Water, Salt to Taste
- Grind the onion, ginger and tomatoes together into a paste.2 Onions , 2 Tomatoes
- Now, heat the ghee/oil in a pan and temper it with hing/asafoetida, cumin seeds, and chopped green chilies. As they splutter, add the onion-tomato masala mix and fry till it's cooked.3 tbsp Ghee or Refined Oil. Avoid Ghee if Vegan, ¼ tsp Hing or Asafoetida, ½ tsp Cumin Seeds, 2 Green Chillies
- Add the powdered spices and give everything a mix. Once everything is cooked, add the cooked dal. Allow it to simmer for a couple of minutes before serving.2 tbsp Coriander Powder, 1 tsp Kitchen King Masala Powder
- Serve with sliced onion or coriander leaves on top.Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnish