Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Pazhampori 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 water
- • 1/4 tsp turmeric
- • 1/2 cup grated coconut
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 tbsp coconut oil
- • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- • 10 curry leaves
- • 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the moong dal with water and turmeric for 3 whistles until soft but not mushy.
2
Phase 2
Coarsely grind the grated coconut with the cumin seeds and stir into the dal.
3
Phase 3
Add salt and simmer gently 5 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Heat coconut oil, pop the mustard seeds, and add the curry leaves.
5
Phase 5
Pour the tadka over the dal and serve hot with rice.