Certain dishes in the Indian cuisine, as very simple to make, take very little time and effort and are all-time favourites, especially when one desires comfort. Dal is one such dish. Dal or lentils, is a staple in Indian cuisine. It is eaten in almost every part of India, each having their own variations and tastes. On average, almost every Indian meal consists of rice, rotis, dal and a vegetable, accompanied by pickles, raita (youghurt) and salad.
Moong Dal
Ingredients:
1 cup yello moong dal
1/2 cup sliced onions
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp chopped green chiliies
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp aniseed
a pinch of asafoetida powder
salt, to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp red chili powder
fresh chopped coriander leaves for garnish
2 tbsp ghee
water, as needed
Method:
- Boil lentils in about 1-2 cups of water till they become soft. Add more water as required.
- Heat ghee in a pan and add asafoetida, cumin and aniseeds. When they start to sizzle, add in the sliced onions and fry till slightly brown.
- Add salt, chili powder, turmeric powder, green chillies and tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes till tomatoes dry up.
- Add the boiled dal alongwith a little water, depending on consistency desired and let come to a boil.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
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