MOONG DAL (split yellow lentil) WITH VEGETABLES

 

 Moong dal (split yellow lentil) is such a dal that can be prepared in number of methods. It can be cooked with various vegetables as well as with fried fish head to give it a better taste. Moong dal with fried fish head is very popular among bengalis. Even desserts can be made using this dal.

INREDIENTS

Moong Dal-2 cups

Bayleaf-2

Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Garam masala (whole)- 1 inch cinamon stick, 3 cardamom, 2 cloves

Red dry chilli-2

Ghee (clarified butter)-1tsp

Refined oil-2 tsp

Boiled Vegetables-1 cup (beans, carrot, green peas, cauliflower)

Ginger paste-1.5 tsp

Sugar-1 tsp (as per taste)

Salt-1 tsp (as per taste)

METHODS

Dry roast the moong dal in a wok till the dal changes its colour into light brown. Then pressure cook the dal with 2 whistles. In a pan, take oil and put cumin seeds, bayleaf and red dry chilli for tempering. Put the boiled vegetables and saute a little and then add the boiled dal into it. Add the seasonings, ginger paste and little water (as per requirement) to it. Finally, sprinkle the ghee over the dal and serve hot with boiled rice.