Bidisha's Corner

Wednesday, 23 July 2014

Moong dal

Its healthy Indian yellow lentil loved by all if cooked awesome.
It goes best with roti, rice or chapati.

INGREDIENTS:
Moong dal (1 cup).
Cumin seeds (1 Tsp).
Dried red chillies (2-3).
Bay leaves (2-3).
Turmeric powder (1 Tsp).
Ginger paste (1 Tsp).
Oil (2 TBs).

PROCEDURE:
Heat a pan and add moong dal and roast it open without oil or water, roast it till golden yellow and then wash the dal well with plenty of water and pressure cook it with required amount of salt and water.
After the dal is boiled off the flame and remove the lid slowly.
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, dry red chillies and bay leaves and when they pop up add ginger paste and saute well, now add turmeric powder and immediately add boiled dal, else turmeric may burn. Check the salt and consistency and off the flame. Serve it up with rice or roti.


/* Can add finely chopped carrot and coriander or methi leaves to enhance its taste and also grow its healthy values.*/

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