Mung Chole Ki Dal Recipe

Name: Mung Chole Ki Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 g channa dal; 100 g sabut mung dal (whole Mung); 750 ml water; 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed; green onion, chopped (you can substitute them with 1 medium onion if green onion is not available); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 2 tablespoons ghee; salt, to taste; chili powder, to taste

Servings: persons

150 g channa dal
100 g sabut mung dal (whole Mung)
750 ml water
1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
green onion, chopped (you can substitute them with 1 medium onion if green onion is not available)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons ghee
salt, to taste
chili powder, to taste

1
Mix the dals and clean them.
2
Now wash the dals properly.
3
In a pressure cooker, put dal, water, ginger, garlic, turmeric, salt, chili powder and close.
4
Place cooker on maximum heat and bring it to full cooking pressure.
5
Now reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes.
6
Do not take the steam out.
7
Let it cool gradually.
8
Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan.
9
Fry cumin and turn off the heat.
10
Now add green onions and garam masala.
11
Since the oil is hot, onions will get cooked a little.
12
In case you are using normal onion, you will have to fry it a little.
13
Pour this mixture on dal and stir.
14
Give dal another boil and serve hot.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 150 g channa dal, 100 g sabut mung dal (whole Mung), 750 ml water, 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mung Chole 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mung Chole Ki Dal

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Variations & substitutions

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