Moong Dal Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Moong Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups moong dal (split husked mung beans); 2 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root; 1 teaspoon diced jalapeno chile pepper; 1/2 cup diced tomatoes; 3 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/2 dried red chile pepper; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups moong dal (split husked mung beans)
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon diced jalapeno chile pepper
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 dried red chile pepper
1 pinch Asafoetida
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Rinse the dal, checking for any debris; add to saucepan with 2 1/2 cups water. Allow to soak for 30 minutes.
2
Bring dal, water, and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until beans are very tender and mixture has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Add more water, if necessary, to prevent drying out. Stir in ginger, jalapeno pepper, tomato, lemon juice, and turmeric.
3
Heat oil in a small saucepan and add cumin seed and red chile pepper. When pepper is heated, add Asafoetida powder and garlic. Stir mixture into split peas and add cilantro; mix well.

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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: 2 1/2 cups moong dal (split husked mung beans), 2 1/2 cups water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root, and more.

Yes, Moong 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.

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