BUTTERY MOONG DAL WITH GARLIC AND CUMIN
This a basic mung bean dal, meant to be a simple everyday Indian meal with rice and chapati, or a side dish as part of a larger meal. The wonderful buttery flavor is obtained from the technique called tarka, which means spices sizzled in ghee, added to the pot at the end of the cooking process. Whirl the dal in a blender for a velvet-smooth texture. You could serve it as is, with the texture of a thick vegetable purée, or thin it with a little water and serve it as a soup. Other legumes such as red lentils or yellow split peas may be used instead.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put dal, turmeric and salt in a large soup pot, add 7 cups water and bring to a gentle boil, stirring.
- Turn heat very low and cover pot with lid slightly ajar. Check pot and stir frequently, as the dal has a tendency to boil over in the beginning. Skim off and discard any foam that rises. Cook for about 45 minutes, until quite soft. Taste and adjust salt. For a smooth, velvety consistency, purée dal in a blender, then return to pot. If you prefer some texture, just beat with a whisk for a minute or two. (If dal is very thick, thin with a little water.)
- Make the tarka: Heat ghee in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add cumin, chile and garlic and cook until cumin is fragrant and garlic is lightly colored, about 1 minute. Add shallot and continue cooking until shallot is softened, about 1 minute more. Pour contents of skillet into pot and stir into the dal.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or individual soup bowls. Sprinkle with a pinch of garam masala or red chile powder and/or serve with basmati rice, if desired. Dal may be made in advance, refrigerated and reheated (it will solidify when chilled and need thinning). Cool to room temperature before refrigerating. It will keep 2 to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 55, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 121 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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janet kemunto
[email protected]This is the best moong dal recipe I've ever tried.
Solido Snak
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this moong dal.
Agnes Nuwagba
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover moong dal.
Rooh Ullah
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my moong dal turned out really mushy.
Kim Fraley
[email protected]This moong dal was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Mihluri Sharon
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves moong dal.
John Mwilewa
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Rasel Hossein
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Michelle Dugas
[email protected]This was my first time making moong dal and it was a disaster. The dal was too watery and the flavors were all wrong.
Oluwatosin Zainab Yusuf-Akinyemi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of moong dal, but this recipe was actually really good. The garlic and cumin gave it a really nice flavor.
Jenay Oates
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Mafoka Lesego
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the moong dal turned out perfectly. It was creamy and flavorful, and the garlic and cumin really stood out.
Yubaraj Singh
[email protected]This moong dal was a bit too spicy for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.
Sri Edwards
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are always delicious.
Bechay Lastimosa
[email protected]This was my first time making moong dal and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful.
Shabana Rasooli
[email protected]I've made this moong dal recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.
Shipa Islam
[email protected]This moong dal was a hit with my family! The garlic and cumin gave it a really nice flavor.