How To Make Moong Dal Makhani
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup split green gram lentils (moong dal)
- 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup cream
- Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Wash the moong dal and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Heat ghee in a pressure cooker or a pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
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Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
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Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
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Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
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Add the soaked moong dal, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
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Add enough water to cover the dal and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles, or cook in a pot until the dal is soft and cooked.
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Once cooked, mash the dal slightly with the back of a spoon.
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Stir in the cream and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
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Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
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Serve hot with rice or roti.
Nutrition
- Calories : 260kcal
- Total Fat : 9g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 20mg
- Sodium : 460mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 34g
- Dietary Fiber : 8g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 12g
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