Dhulli Mung Ki Dal Recipe

Name: Dhulli Mung Ki Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow mung beans, sorted and washed in 3-4 changes of water; 3 12-4 cups water; 3 -5 whole fresh green chili peppers, such as serrano; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; ¾ teaspoon salt (to taste); ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, including the stems; 2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon melted ghee; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 12 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon peeled minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground paprika; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup yellow mung beans, sorted and washed in 3-4 changes of water
3 12-4 cups water
3 -5 whole fresh green chili peppers, such as serrano
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
¾ teaspoon salt (to taste)
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, including the stems
2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon melted ghee
1 teaspoon cumin seed
12 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon peeled minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
fresh ground black pepper

1
Place the mung beans, 3 1/2 cups water, green chile peppers, turmeric, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat; decrease heat to medium and cook beans, uncovered, stirring occasionally and watching carefully that it doesn't boil over, about 10 minutes.
2
Decrease heat to low, add in the remaining water, if needed, and simmer until the beans are soft and creamy, about 15 minutes.
3
Mix in the cilantro during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
4
Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and keep warm.
5
Heat the oil and ghee in a small saucepan over med-high heat; add in the cumin seeds; they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil; quickly add the onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute.
6
Add in the ginger and cook another minute.
7
Add in the coriander and cumin; stir about 30 seconds.
8
Remove pan from heat and add the paprika.
9
Immediately pour the mixture over the warm dal and swirly lightly to mix with parts of it visible as a garnish.
10
Top with black pepper and serve.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup yellow mung beans, sorted and washed in 3-4 changes of water, 3 12-4 cups water, 3 -5 whole fresh green chili peppers, such as serrano, ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Dhulli Mung Ki Dal 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.

Dhulli Mung Ki Dal

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