By Shreya Sarpal
July 12, 2025
Dry Moong Dal is a simple yet flavourful dish made with roasted and cooked yellow split lentils, zesty spices and aromatic tempering. It is ideal for rice, roti or a wholesome snack.
1 cup dry-roasted and cooked moong dal 1 tbsp oil/ghee 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 2-3 slit green chillies 1 chopped onion 1 sprig curry leaves ½ tsp turmeric powder Salt to taste 2 tbsp grated coconut (optional) 1 tbsp coriander leaves
Roast and cook the moong dal until it is soft but firm.
Temper mustard, cumin, chillies, curry leaves and onion in oil.
Add dal, turmeric, salt and mix it well.
Garnish with coconut and coriander