Yellow Moong Dal Fry Or Moong Dal Tadka Recipe
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About Yellow Moong Dal Fry Or Moong Dal Tadka Recipe
Yellow Moong Dal Fry, or Moong Dal Tadka, is a simple yet delectable North Indian dish made with split yellow moong dal and aromatic spices. This flavorful dal comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy days when you crave a wholesome, comforting meal. Its light texture and subtle taste pair beautifully with rotis, parathas, or plain steamed rice.
Not only is this dal fry easy to prepare, but it is also packed with protein and gentle on the stomach, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunch. Yellow moong dal is particularly known for its easy digestibility compared to other lentils, making it suitable for all ages. For a complete and nourishing meal, serve this delicious dal alongside your favorite breads or rice.
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Recipe Time & More
Ingredients
- 1 / Yellow Moong Dal (Moong Dal, split green grams without skin 㢂¬€œ cup)
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi, 㠜)
- 3 tbsp Cooking Oil (㠜)
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds (Rai, 㠜)
- 1 / Cumin Seed (jeera 㢂¬€œ teaspoon)
- 2 Green Chilli (chopped finely 㠜)
- 10 leaves Curry Leaves (㠜)
- Tomatoes (small 㢂¬€œ 2 (chopped finely))
- 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder (㠜)
- Coriander (Dhania, dhania 㢂¬€œ 1 teaspoon)
- 2 tsp Lemon Juice (㠜)
- 1.5 leaves Garnishing (or coriander chopped coriander for)
- 1.5 tsp Salt (or as per taste)
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Instructions
- HOW TO MAKE OR PREPARE YELLOW MOONG DAL FRY RECIPE_x000D_ Wash and soak moong dal in sufficient water for half an hour. After half an hour, drain the water. Add 1 1/2 cups of water and turmeric powder to the dal. Pressure cook on a medium flame for upto 3 whistles._x000D_ Once the pressure is cooled down, gently mash the dal and keep it aside.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. Then add cumin seeds and green chillies and saute for half a minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes and curry leaves and cook till the tomatoes become little soft._x000D_ Add red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt and mix well.
- Add cooked dal and little water and combine together. Add water according to the consistency required by you.Simmer on a low flame for another 2-3 minutes. Switch off the flame._x000D_ Add lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve yellow moong dal fry with steamed rice or rotis or plain paratha.
- TIPS/NOTES_x000D_ Add fried chopped onions for more enhanced taste._x000D_ Adjust the dal consistency as per your taste and preference.
Recipe Notes
Additional Tips
- For extra flavor and a restaurant-style touch, finish the cooked dal with a second, hot ghee tadka (tempering) just before serving—add sliced garlic and dried red chilies to the hot ghee, let them sizzle, and pour directly over the dal for a fragrant finish.
- If you prefer a creamier texture, mash half of the cooked moong dal with the back of a ladle before adding the tempering; this gives the dal a velvety mouthfeel perfect for pairing with rice.
- For a tangier profile, stir in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a small spoon of amchur (dry mango powder) after cooking, adjusting to your taste for a bright, fresh lift.
- To make this recipe vegan-friendly, simply replace ghee with a neutral vegetable oil or coconut oil; coconut oil will also add a subtle South Indian aroma to the dish.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.6g | Sodium: 855mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g
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Absolutely scrumptious! Thanks for the recipe.
This is so tempting! Can’t wait to cook it.
This looks perfect! Thanks for posting.
Absolutely mouthwatering! Great share.
Looks so wonderful! Thanks for posting.