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SOOKHI MOONG KI DAL Vegetarian-Dish

This is a Rajasthani dish.Serve this tasty lentil dish with hot Chapatis (Indian flatbread) or Parathas (pan-fried Indian flatbread) and your favorite pickle for a simple yet very fulfilling meal.



Ingredients

Dhuli moong ki dal
: 1 cup
Oil
: 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds
: 1 1/2 tsp
A pinch of asafoetida
Ginger-chopped fine
: 1 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder
: 2 tsp
Salt
: 2 tsp
Chilli powder
: 1 tsp
Turmeric
: 1/2 tsp
Hot water
: 1 1/2 cups
Coriander leaves
: 2 tbsp
Green chillies-slit
: 2
Lemon wedges
: 2-3
Sookhi Moong Ki Dal

Method

  • Wash the dal, till the water runs clear. Soak in water for 3-4 hours. Drain the water of the dal and put aside in a colander.
  • Mix together the oil, cumin and the asafoetida. Cook covered at HIGH for 2 minutes. Mix in the ginger immediately and stir well.
  • Add the dal, mix well and cook covered at HIGH for 1 minute. Now mix in the coriander powder, salt, chilli powder and the turmeric powder.
  • Add water, mix well and cook covered at 70% for 15 minutes, stirring after 6 minutes. Serve garnished with green chillies, coriander and lemon wedges