Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Vegetable Pulao 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 moong dal
- • 1/2 cup basmati rice
- • 3 cups water
- • 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, green peas)
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 green chili, slit
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Wash the rice and moong dal together and soak for 20 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and pop the cumin seeds and green chili.
3
Phase 3
Add the drained rice and dal, mixed vegetables, turmeric, salt, and water.
4
Phase 4
Cook for 3 whistles until soft and mushy.
5
Phase 5
Release the pressure, stir gently, adjust the consistency with hot water, and serve with yogurt.