Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Kootu 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
- • 1/2 cup yellow moong dal
- • 2 cups ash gourd, cubed
- • 1/4 cup grated coconut
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 3 dried red chilies
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 sprig curry leaves
- • 2 tsp coconut oil
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the moong dal with 1.5 cups water for 2 whistles until soft.
2
Phase 2
Simmer the ash gourd in 1 cup water until just tender.
3
Phase 3
Grind the coconut, cumin seeds, and 2 dried red chilies into a coarse paste.
4
Phase 4
Add the cooked dal, ground masala, and salt to the vegetables and simmer 5 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Heat coconut oil, pop the mustard seeds, curry leaves, and remaining red chili.
6
Phase 6
Pour the tempering into the kootu, simmer 2 minutes, and serve hot with rice.