Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Aloo Paratha Moong Dal
Chef's Menu Description
Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup moong dal
- • 3 cups water
- • 2 potatoes, cubed
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1/2 tsp nigella seeds
- • 1 inch ginger, grated
- • 2 green chilies, slit
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dry-roast the moong dal in a pan until fragrant and light golden.
2
Phase 2
Pressure-cook the roasted dal with the potatoes, turmeric and 3 cups water until soft.
3
Phase 3
Heat the ghee, crackle the nigella seeds, then add the ginger and green chilies.
4
Phase 4
Pour the tempering into the dal, add salt, and simmer 8 minutes until slightly thick.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot with rice or roti.