Moong Masoor Dal Tadka Recipe
Ingredients
Savor the heartwarming flavors of our Moong Masoor Dal Tadka recipe. This delectable lentil dish is rich in spices and perfectly complements Rice, Roti, or Paratha. Try it today and enjoy the comforting taste of home-cooked goodness.
To Boil the Dal:
- 300g Yellow Split Gram (Moong Dal), washed and soaked for 2 hours
- 300g Red Split Lentil (Masoor Dal), washed and soaked for 2 hours
- 1 tsp Turmeric (levelled)
- Water (enough to boil the lentils until tender and then grind to a smooth paste)
Other Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Oil
- 1 Large Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 1/2 tbsp Ginger & Garlic Paste
- 3 Bullet Green Chillies (finely chopped)
- 1 Large Tomato (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tbsp Crushed Red Chilli
- 1/2 cup Water
For Tempering:
- 1 cup Ghee (or 1/3 cup)
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 6 Garlic Cloves (julienne cut)
- 1 inch Ginger (julienne cut)
- 4 Bullet Green Chillies (sliced)
- Handful of Fresh Coriander
- 1/2 tsp Paprika Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
Instructions
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Moong Masoor Dal Tadka Recipe
- Boil the Lentils:
- Wash the moong dal and masoor dal, and soak them in water for a few hours. Boil the lentils with 1 tsp of turmeric and enough water until they become tender. Once tender, grind them to a smooth paste.
- Start the Dal:
- Heat oil in a pan, add finely chopped onions and fry on high flame until the onions become soft.
- Add Aromatics:
- Stir in the ginger and garlic paste and fry on high flame for 4 minutes.
- Incorporate Spices and Tomatoes:
- Add finely chopped green chilies, tomato, 1 tsp of turmeric, 1 1/2 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of red chili powder, 1 tbsp of coriander powder, and 1/2 cup of water. Mix well and cook on low-medium heat until the oil separates and the masala is done.
- Add Dal Mixture:
- Now, add the ground dal mixture and mix well. Add 1 cup of water and adjust salt to taste. Cover and cook for an additional 8 minutes on low flame.
- Prepare the Tempering:
- In a separate pan, heat ghee, add cumin seeds, julienne-cut garlic, ginger, and sliced green chilies. Fry until they change color on high flame.
- Final Touch:
- Add fresh coriander and paprika powder to the tempering mixture. Mix well.
- Garnish with Garam Masala:
- Sprinkle 1 tsp of garam masala powder and mix.
- Serve Hot:
- Your flavorful Moong Masoor Dal Tadka is ready to be served hot. Enjoy it with rice, roti, paratha, or alongside your favorite meat or chicken curry.
Indulge in the hearty and aromatic flavors of this Moong Masoor Dal Tadka for a comforting and satisfying meal.
