Shahi Moong Dal

Name: How to cook Shahi Moong Dal - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Bethica Das

Shahi Moong Dal

#dalcurry - This is another way of preparing Moong Dal (Split Green Gram Lentil) in a Mughlai style. It has a rich and a creamy texture due to the addition of yoghurt, milk and cream which is added to the boiled moong dal for a smooth delicacy.

Ingredient

1/2 cup

Split moong dal (green gram), soaked for 30 minutes

1 tbsp.

Oil

1 tsp.

Ghee

1 tsp.

Cumin seeds

Green cardamoms

Cloves

2 tsp.

Garlic, chopped

Onion, chopped

1/4 tsp.

Turmeric powder

As per taste

Salt

Green chilies, slit

1/2 tsp.

Garam masala powder

1/2 tsp.

Pepper powder

1/2 cup

Yoghurt, beaten

1/2 cup

Milk

2-3 tbsp.

Cream

pinch

Saffron soaked in milk/water

As required

Coriander leaves to garnish

Pinch

Red chilli flakes to garnish

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Pressure cook the soaked moong dal in 1 cup water for 5-6 whistles. Mash well and keep aside.

* Step 2

Heat oil in a pan and temper with 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds, cardamoms and cloves. After it stops spluttering, add half of the garlic and saute till it changes colour.

* Step 3

Add the onion and turmeric powder and fry till light brown. Now add the boiled dal, yoghurt, milk, cream, salt, green chilies, pepper powder, 1/2 cup water and garam masala powder.