Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Appam 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
- • 2 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 1/2 cup grated coconut
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 tbsp coconut oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 sprig curry leaves
- • 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the moong dal with turmeric and 2 cups water until soft.
2
Phase 2
Coarsely grind the coconut with the cumin seeds and a few curry leaves.
3
Phase 3
Mix the paste into the dal with the salt and simmer 5 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Heat the coconut oil, pop the mustard seeds and remaining curry leaves, and pour over the dal.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot with appam or steamed rice.