The Lunchbox Moong Dal Recipe

Ila’s lunchbox made us crave for the regulars like gawar bhaji or this sumptuous Moong Dal. Was it her passion for cooking or simply make the best meal for her husband that made her dishes impactful we’re not sure. But we’re sure hooked, even today!

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The Lunchbox Moong Dal Recipe

Homely Moong Dal!

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Prep Time

1 hour

Cook Time

30 minutes

Servings

servings MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup whole moong lentils
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 chopped tomato
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 3 cups Water
• 2 tbsp Chopped coriander
• salt to taste

Prep Time 1 hour Cook Time 30 minutes Servings servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1/2 cup whole moong lentils 2 tbsp Oil 1 Bay Leaf 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds 1 chopped onion 1 chopped tomato 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp garam masala 3 cups Water 2 tbsp Chopped coriander salt to taste

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Instructions

1. Rinse and soak the lentils for at least half an hour.
2. Heat oil in a cooker and add the bay leaf and cumin seeds.
3. Once the seeds crackle, add the onions and cook till they are golden brown in colour.
4. Now add ginger garlic paste and green chillies and cook for about a minute and then add the tomatoes, turmeric, red chilli, garam masala and coriander powder.
5. Once the tomatoes soften, drain the lentils and add it to the cooker and give it a good stir.
6. Add water and adjust the salt before covering the cooker.
7. Cook till 10 to 12 whistles and make the tempering just before serving.
8. To make the tempering, heat oil and add cumin seeds letting them splutter.
9. Now turn off the heat and add asafoetida along with red chilli powder, stir and immediately add to the lentils.
10. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.