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Moong Dal Curry

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr

 ¾ cup Yellow moong dal
 3 tsp Ghee
 ½ tsp Cumin seeds
 2 Onions, chopped
 2 Tomato, chopped
 ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
 1 tsp Red Chili powder
 1 tsp Salt
 Coriander leaves
 4 cups Water
1

Wash the yellow moong dal and set it aside.

2

In a pan, add water and yellow moong dal. Cook it for 15 to 20 mins on low to medium flame till its soft and fluffy.

3

On a hot pan, add Ghee and Cumin seeds. Saute for 10 secs.

4

Later add chopped Onions and saute till golden brown.

5

Add Turmeric powder and red chilli powder and saute for a minute.

6

To this add tomatoes and cook it till it's soft and mushy.

7

Once the tomatoes have turned mushy, add the cooked dal into the onion-tomato base and give it a mix.

8

To the dal add salt and mix it well.

9

Cook the dal curry for another 15-20 mins till the dal starts to become thick.

10

Moong Dal curry is now ready. Garnish it with Coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories321
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g10%

Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 16mg6%
Sodium 1216mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 48.7g18%

Dietary Fiber 9.3g34%
Total Sugars 7.5g
Protein 16.7g
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 17mg95%
Potassium 354mg8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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