Moong Dal

Published August 20, 1985

Total Time
30 minutes, plus overnight soak
Rating
4(44)
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Ingredients

Yield:6 to 8 servings
  • 1 cup dried moong beans (hulled and split yellow mung beans)

  • ½ cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil

  • ⅛ teaspoon asafetida

  • 1 small fresh hot green chili, about 2 inches long, finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic

  • ½ teaspoon turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon ground hot red pepper or cayenne

  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander

  • 2 teaspoons salt, if desired

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped, loosely packed fresh coriander leaves

Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 to 8 servings)

18 grams carbs; 221 calories; 10 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 14 grams fat; 5 grams fiber; 115 milligrams sodium; 7 grams protein; 2 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put beans in a bowl and add water to cover to a depth of about 2 inches above the beans. Let soak overnight. Drain.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in saucepan and add asafetida. Cook about 3 seconds and add drained beans and 1 cup water.

  3. Step 3

    Put green chili and garlic into a mortar and crush to a paste with pestle. Add this to beans. Sprinkle with turmeric, hot pepper, ground coriander and salt, and stir to blend. Bring to boil, cover and cook 20 minutes. If necessary to prevent dryness, add ¼ cup water.

  4. Step 4

    Add chopped coriander. Cover and cook 5 minutes more.

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