MOONG DAL TADKA

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.

If you're in the mood for something more cheeky, try making these Aloo Pakoras to go along with this recipe...the perfect combination!

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

Ingredients

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

Now add the green chilli and fry for a 30 seconds or so, and finally add the cumin seeds which only take 10 seconds or so to release their aroma.

6

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