Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Garlic Naan 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 yellow moong dal
- • 2 1/2 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 3 tbsp ghee
- • 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the moong dal with turmeric and water until soft and creamy.
2
Phase 2
Heat the ghee and fry the sliced garlic with cumin seeds and dried red chilies until the garlic is golden.
3
Phase 3
Pour the garlic tadka over the cooked dal and add the salt.
4
Phase 4
Simmer 5-7 minutes, adding water if needed for a flowing consistency.
5
Phase 5
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve this lehsuni dal hot.