Moong Masoor Daal by @samsweetandspicetreats

1h
Medium

4 servings

🌱

1 cup

Sabut Moong Daal

🫘

400 g

Orange Masoor Daal

🟡

5 g

Turmeric Powder

🌶️

2.5 g

Red Chili Powder

🌿

1 tbsp

Cumin Whole

🧂

5 g

Salt

🧄

10 g

Garlic

🌶️

28 g

Green Chili

🍅

1

Tomatoes

🧈

120 ml

Oil Ghee

🧅

150 g

Onions

🧄

Garlic

🌿

6 g

Cumin

🌶️

3

Green Chili

🌶️

5 g

Red Button Chili

🌿

10 g

Coriander Leaves

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Combine 1 cup whole mung beans and 2 cups orange red lentils in a bowl. Cover with water and soak for 30 minutes.

    whole mung beans
    orange red lentils
    water
    🥛measuring cup

  2. Step 2/11

    Drain the soaked whole mung beans and orange red lentils in a colander. Rinse them thoroughly under cold running water.

    whole mung beans
    orange red lentils
    🫗colander

  3. Step 3/11

    Chop 1 tomato, 3 to 4 garlic cloves, and 2 to 3 green chilies. Slice 1 onion and chop the coriander leaves.

    tomato
    garlic
    green chili
    onion
    coriander leaves
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  4. Step 4/11

    Place the rinsed whole mung beans and orange red lentils in a large cooking pan. Add 4 cups water.

    whole mung beans
    orange red lentils
    water
    🥛measuring cup
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/11

    Add 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, chopped tomato, half the garlic, and 2 to 3 green chilies to the pan. Stir well.

    ground turmeric
    red chili powder
    cumin seeds
    salt
    tomato
    garlic
    green chili
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/11

    Bring the dal mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to low-medium heat and simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils and mung beans are fully tender.

    whole mung beans
    orange red lentils
    water
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/11

    Whisk the cooked dal with a hand whisk until it becomes creamy. Keep the dal warm over low heat.

    whole mung beans
    orange red lentils
    🍥hand whisk

  8. Step 8/11

    Heat 1/2 cup ghee in a separate frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and fry until golden brown.

    ghee
    onion
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring cup

  9. Step 9/11

    Add the remaining garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 3 green chilies, and 5 to 6 dried red chilies to the hot ghee. Fry until the garlic is golden and fragrant.

    garlic
    cumin seeds
    green chili
    dried red chili
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  10. Step 10/11

    Pour the hot onion and chili tarka over the cooked dal. Stir gently to combine.

    ghee
    onion
    garlic
    cumin seeds
    green chili
    dried red chili
    whole mung beans
    orange red lentils
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/11

    Garnish the dal with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot, traditionally with cumin rice.

    coriander leaves
    🥣serving ladle

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Spices, Seasonings, Vegetables, Herbs

Ingredients

Sabut moong daal, Orange masoor daal, Turmeric powder, Red chili powder, Cumin whole, Salt, Garlic, Green chili, Tomatoes, Oil ghee, Onions, Cumin, Red button chili, Coriander leaves

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, High-protein, High-fiber

Calories

485 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 22g, Carbohydrates: 61g, Dietary fiber: 16g, Fat: 18g, Saturated fat: 9g, Sugars: 5g, Sodium: 440mg

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 6.2mg, Potassium: 760mg, Magnesium: 105mg, Phosphorus: 285mg, Zinc: 2.2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 75mcg, Vitamin C: 23mg, Vitamin K: 18mcg, Folate: 220mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.35mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

1 hour 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring cup, measuring spoons, colander, chef's knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, hand whisk, serving ladle

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Side Dish, Soup, Stew

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Everyday meal, Family meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, South Asian

Geographic

Pakistan, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Thick, Tender, Silky, Crisp

Flavors

Savory, Earthy, Spicy, Smoky, Aromatic, Rich, Tangy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 4 days (Cool completely before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 3 months (Store in freezer-safe airtight portions,Freeze without coriander garnish if possible,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)