Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Ven Pongal 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 moong dal
- • 3 cups water
- • 1/4 tsp turmeric
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 10 curry leaves
- • 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- • 2 dried red chilies
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dry-roast the moong dal until aromatic and lightly golden.
2
Phase 2
Pressure-cook the roasted dal with the water, turmeric, and salt until soft.
3
Phase 3
Heat ghee and pop the cumin seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida, and dried red chilies.
4
Phase 4
Pour the tadka into the dal and simmer 5 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot with steamed rice and a spoonful of ghee.