Chilkewali Mung Dal (Split Green Mung Beans), Mumbai-Style Recipe

Name: Chilkewali Mung Dal (Split Green Mung Beans), Mumbai-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup split green mung beans (chilkewali mung dal); 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon minced and seeded hot green chili; 3/4 cup chopped onions; 1 cup chopped tomatoes (canned is fine); 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons sunflower or safflower oil, or other neutral oil; 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons julienned fresh ginger; 12 curry leaves (optional); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup split green mung beans (chilkewali mung dal)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced and seeded hot green chili
3/4 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped tomatoes (canned is fine)
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sunflower or safflower oil, or other neutral oil
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
2 tablespoons julienned fresh ginger
12 curry leaves (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1
Combine the dal, turmeric, garlic, chili, onions, tomatoes, brown sugar, salt and 4 cups water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat so the mixture bubbles gently, and cook, covered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Partly uncover and continue cooking for another 15 minutes, until the dal is tender; turn off the heat. Use an Indian mathani (see related article) to puree the dal for about 1 minute; the dal should be saucy but not soupy.
2
To make the tadka, heat the oil in a small saucepan over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and cover the pan; let the seeds pop and sizzle. When the popping begins to subside, add the ginger and cook until lightly browned, about 15 seconds, and add the curry leaves, if you're using them. Turn off the heat and stir in the cumin.
3
Pour the tadka into the dal; stir gently to combine. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup split green mung beans (chilkewali mung dal), 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon minced and seeded hot green chili, and more.

Yes, Chilkewali Mung Dal (Split Green Mung Beans), Mumbai-Style falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Chilkewali Mung Dal (Split Green Mung Beans), Mumbai-Style

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