AUTHENTIC MOONG DAL TADKA RECIPE

Moong Dal Tadka is a delicious, simple, and comforting lentil curry that’s very easy to make.

Served with jeera rice and kachumber salad, it makes the perfect complete healthy meal.

moong dal water salt turmeric powder red chili powder lemon onion garlic cumin seeds coriander

Ingredients

Tomatoes
Veggies
Onion
Chili

Moong Dal Tadka

Time

35 Minutes

Cuisine:

Pakistani/Indian

Yield

4 Servings

COURSE

Main Meal

1

In a medium-sized bowl, soak the lentils in water for 15-20 minutes.

Instructions

2

Pressure Cooker Method: Add the drained moong dal, freshwater, and all the spices: turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder and salt.

3

Cook on pressure for about 5-6 minutes until the lentils are cooked. Add juice of half a lemon.

Making the Tadka: In a frying pan, heat the oil and fry the sliced onion until it is golden.

4

Add the garlic and fry for about 30 seconds. 

5

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