Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Methi Malai Matar 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 cups chopped fenugreek leaves
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1/2 cup fresh cream
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the moong dal with turmeric and 2 cups water until soft.
2
Phase 2
Heat ghee and fry the cumin seeds and onion until golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the fenugreek leaves and saute 3-4 minutes until wilted and no longer bitter.
4
Phase 4
Add the cooked dal and salt and simmer 10 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the cream, simmer 3 minutes, and serve with roti or jeera rice.