Description

Enjoy the goodness of Green Moong Dal, a nutritious and easily digestible lentil curry (pasiparuppu, pesara pappu, moong dal, hesaru bele) cooked with aromatic spices. This flavorful dal is perfect for a wholesome meal and can be paired with rice, roti, or as a side dish.

🌱 Ingredients

• 1 cup green moong dal (soaked for 30 minutes)

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

• 2 green chilies, slit

• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tablespoon oil (sunflower or avocado oil)

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1 teaspoon coriander powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin powder

• 1 teaspoon garam masala

• ½ teaspoon red chili powder

• ¾ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

• 4 cups water (adjust for consistency)

• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

🔥 Instructions

1. Rinse & Soak Moong Dal:

• Rinse green moong dal thoroughly and soak for about 30 minutes.

2. Sauté Aromatics:

• Heat oil in a pot or pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

• Add chopped onions and green chilies, and sauté until golden.

• Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.

3. Add Spices & Tomatoes:

• Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder. Stir well.

• Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and the oil separates from the masala.

4. Cook the Moong Dal:

• Add soaked dal, water, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine.

• If using a pressure cooker, cook on medium heat for 3-4 whistles. For stovetop, cook covered until dal is soft (about 15–20 minutes).

• If using Instant Pot, cook on high pressure for 6-8 minutes.

5. Garnish & Serve:

• Once cooked, add garam masala and lemon juice (optional). Stir well.

• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.