Bengali Dal

Name: Bengali Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup split mung dal, rinsed; 7 1/2 cups water; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard oil; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi); 1/2 teaspoon mango powder (amchur); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garam masala

Eats Now Editorial Team · General

Jump to Recipe

Bengali Dal – a delicious recipe with water, kosher salt, turmeric, mustard oil, fenugreek seeds, mango. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1 cup split mung dal, rinsed
7 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 tablespoons mustard oil
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi)
1/2 teaspoon mango powder (amchur)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garam masala

1
Place moong dal, water, salt, turmeric and mustard oil in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until dal is tender.
3
Stir in fenugreek, mango powder, coriander, onion and garlic powders, cayenne, and garam masala.
4
Simmer 20 minutes more. Serve garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

* Estimated from ingredient keywords · ingredients matched · Values are approximate and per serving (÷ 4).

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

Thank you for your rating!

Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup split mung dal, rinsed, 7 1/2 cups water, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Bengali Dal falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
General

Eats Now Editorial Team

Passionate cooks who develop and test new recipes every day – from quick weeknight dinners to special occasion feasts.

Related Recipes

Date Bread
My Queen Of Icing
Rye Bread
Brown Sugar Icing

Eats Now

Home Sitemap About Us Contact Privacy Policy Imprint

We use cookies — including from Google AdSense — to give you a better experience and show relevant advertising. Privacy Policy