Moong Dal With Millet Recipe

Name: Moong Dal With Millet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/8 cup mung dal; 1/8 cup millet; 1/2 tablespoon palm oil; 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 5 curry leaves; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 inch ginger, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 cup water, boiling; 1 teaspoon salt; pepper, to taste; Optional; 1 ounce Baby Spinach, or; 1 ounce chard leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

1/8 cup mung dal
1/8 cup millet
1/2 tablespoon palm oil
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
5 curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 inch ginger, chopped
1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
1 cup water, boiling
1 teaspoon salt
pepper, to taste
Optional
1 ounce Baby Spinach, or
1 ounce chard leaves, chopped

1
In a medium pan heat palm oil (can substitute coconut oil or olive oil), then add mustard seeds and cover. ATTENTION: The seeds splutter and might pop into your face, so make sure you cover the pan and wait until the spluttering stops.
2
Add ginger, curry leaves, cumin seeds and moong dal, stir fry for about two minutes, then add the tomato paste, tumeric and salt.
3
Reduce heat, stir well for some seconds, then pour in boiling water, cover again and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
4
Add millet, stir, cover again and let simmer for another 30 minutes.
5
After 15 minutes have a look if the water is absorbed. If It's absorbed, add some more boiling water.
6
After 30 minutes the liquid should be absorbed.
7
Stir in vegetables, heat through and season with pepper to taste.

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

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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: 1/8 cup mung dal, 1/8 cup millet, 1/2 tablespoon palm oil, 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Moong Dal With Millet 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.

Moong Dal With Millet

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