Ingredients
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- 1 cup green moong dal (soaked for 30 minutes)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1–2 green chilies (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves (for garnish)
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse soaked green moong dal under cold water until clear.
- In a pot, heat oil over medium heat; add cumin seeds until they sizzle.
- Add chopped onions; sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, coriander powder, and green chilies.
- Mix in chopped tomatoes; cook until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add rinsed dal with water/broth; boil then simmer for 20-25 minutes until soft.
- Season with salt and pepper; garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg