Moong Dal Fry Recipe

I cooked a simple yet comforting moong dal fry for lunch today that felt both nourishing and satisfying. Moong dal is one of the lightest and healthiest dals, making it perfect for a wholesome meal. I pressure cooked the dal until soft and then prepared a flavorful tempering with mustard seeds, cumin, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and a touch of turmeric and chilli powder. The aroma of the sizzling tadka blending into the creamy dal made the kitchen smell absolutely divine. 

I served this warm and comforting moong dal fry with fragrant jeera rice, where the rice was gently tossed with cumin seeds in ghee for that earthy flavor. The combination of the mild, protein-rich dal and the aromatic jeera rice made for a balanced and hearty lunch. Simple home-style meals like these remind me that the healthiest food is often the most comforting too. You can also service it with phulka or peas pulav. 

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Moong dal fry recipe

Course lunch

Cuisine Indian

Keyword dal, lunch

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Servings 2

Author Priya Shiva

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Moong Dal
• 1 Onion finely chopped
• 2 Tomato finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Ginger chopped
• 1 tbsp Garlic chopped
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Groundnut oil
• Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions

1. Clean dal with water. Drain water and set aside.

2. Add oil in a andoerkoc when the oil is warm add cumin seeds and onion. When onions turns translucent, add grated ginger, finely chopped garlic.

3. Now add chopped tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes.

4. Now add cooked lentil with 1+1/2 cup water, red chill powder, salt to taste, garam masala, and mix it well.

5. Close cooker and give 2-3 whistles.

6. Once cooker cools downs, open and add chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.

7. Serve it warm with rice or roti.