Desi Moong Dal – Moong Dal Recipe

Desi Moong Dal made with a new style that makes it extra delicious and takes just no more than 30 minutes. It is a famous Indian recipe regularly made in almost every part of India. So easy that even a bachelor can make.

Very simple changes in the making process of Desi Moong Dal like adding tomatoes at the last and adding some lemon while cooking that makes it different from your regular dal.

Usually, kids and elders make faces to have this dal. Even I used to do so. When I was living in Dubai and had to make this dal, I figured out some simple changes which made it yummy.

Mothers want their kid to eat this dal. Try this recipe process and Thought to share the same with you. Moong dal is very light and easy on the stomach and has many health benefits.

Check out the process in the video and don’t forget to share your experience.

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Ingredients of Desi Moong Dal

• Onion - 1 pcs (medium)
• Moong Dal - 125 gm (Soak it for an hour)
• Ginger Cumin Paste - 1 tsp
• Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Tomato - 2 pcs (Medium)
• Salt - To Taste
• Coriander - For Garnishing
• Edible Oil - 3 tbsp
• Green Chili - 1 pcs

Steps for Desi Moong Dal

• Put oil in a deep pan and heat it for around 2 minutes. Put the chopped onions in the pan and cook until they are soft.
• Add some garlic and cumin paste and Green Chili mix it well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add the Red Chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until you see oil separating from the mixture.
• Add the Soaked Moong Dal. Stir it well. The moong dal should mix well with the mixture, Cook for 5 minutes.
• Add Chopped Tomatoes to the mixture. Squeeze half lemon to it to make it chatpata. Mix it well. Add one cup of water. Stir and cover the Pan. Leave it on low heat for 10-12 minutes.
• Your Desi Moong Dal is ready to serve. Garnish it with sliced tomatoes or fresh coriander. You can enjoy it with roti and also eat it raw.

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