Moong dal curry

                                                  MOONG DAL CURRY

Yellow gram like other lentils and pulses is a good source of protein and dietary fibre. It is low in fat and rich in B complex vitamins, calcium and potassium. It is free from heaviness and flatulence, which are associated with other pulses. Moong dal is known to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that help in fighting harmful bacteria, viruses and colds. 

Moong dal helps in the production of a fatty acid called butyrate in the gut which is effective in maintaining the health of the intestinal walls. 

Yellow moong dal contains fiber, potassium, and magnesium that effectively helps in regulating blood pressure and soothing nerves

INGREDIENTS

• Moong dal – ½ cup
• mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• jeera – 1/2 tsp
• Onion – 1 finely chopped
• Crushed garlic – 1 tbsp
• Tomato – 1 finely chopped
• Turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp
• Chilli pwdr – 1 or 11/2 tsp or as per taste
• Curry leaves – few
• Asafoetida – a generous pinch
• Salt to taste
• Oil + ghee – 1 tbsp or more
• Finely chopped coriander leaves to garnish

PREPARTION

1. Wipe the dal . Dry roast it for 4 to 5 mins on low flame . colour should not change We are roasting the dal to avoid the stickness after cooking .
2. Pressure cook with enough + salt + turmeric water upto 2 whistles or cook it in a pan till soft. Don’t over cook – it should not become mushy ,the dal has to be whole and soft.

METHOD

Heat oil in a pan ,add jeera and let it crack;e

Add onion + curry leaves  + crushed garlic  and fry till light brown .

Add tomatoes and cook till it becomes soft and oil separates.

Add chilli pwdr + turmeric pwdr and fry for few seconds.

Add the cooked dal  and mix well.

Adjust salt.

Add water as per the consistency you want.

Simmer on low flame for 2 minutes.

Garnish with coriander leaves and off the flame.

Serve hot as side dish for rice or chapatti.

NOTES

1. Pls don’t overcook the dal.
2. You can add green chilli or red chilli while tempering.
3. Instead of cooking the dal first ,we can temper first then add soaked dal and cook.

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