Moradabadi moong dal Recipe

Name: Moradabadi Moong Dal Recipe
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Uttar Pradesh

Recipe By Slurrp

Moradabadi moong dal is a popular and flavorful lentil dish from the city of Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh, India. Made with split yellow moong dal, this dish is cooked with a blend of aromatic spices and herbs, giving it a rich and comforting taste. The dal is simmered until it reaches a creamy consistency and is then garnished with fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice. It pairs well with rice or roti and is perfect for a wholesome and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients For Moradabadi moong dal Recipe

1 cup Split Yellow Moong Dal
2 tablespoon Oil
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
pinch A Pinch Of Asafoetida
1 Onion, Finely Chopped
1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
2 Green Chilies, Slit
2 Tomatoes, Finely Chopped
0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
As required Salt To Taste
as required Water As Needed
as needed Fresh Coriander Leaves For Garnish
as per your need Lemon Juice For Garnish

Directions : Moradabadi moong dal Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.Wash and soak the moong dal for 30 minutes.
STEP 2.In a pressure cooker, heat oil and add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and chopped onions. Saute until onions turn golden brown.
STEP 3.Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
STEP 4.Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
STEP 5.Drain the soaked dal and add it to the pressure cooker. Add water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
STEP 6.Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and give the dal a good stir. If needed, add more water to adjust the consistency.
STEP 7.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice.
STEP 8.Serve hot with rice or roti.

Cooking Tips

Soaking the dal helps in reducing the cooking time.
Adjust the consistency of the dal according to your preference by adding more or less water.
You can add a dollop of ghee on top of the dal for extra flavor.

Storage and Serving

Moradabadi moong dal can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat the dal on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
Serve the dal hot with steamed rice or roti for a complete meal.

Nutrition
value

340

calories per serving

2 g Fat25 g Protein54 g Carbs11 g FiberOther

Current Totals

2 g Fat
25 g Protein
54 g Carbs
11 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
54 g
Protein
25 g
Fiber
11 g

Fats

Fat
2 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
71 mg
Iron
5 mg
Vitamin A
136 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
2 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
100 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
3 mg
Vitamin E
0 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
170 mg
Manganese
1 mg
Phosphorus
435 mg
Selenium
51 mcg
Zinc
3 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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