Moong Dal / Yellow Split Lentils

Lentils (dals) are such an important part of our everyday meal.  They are a rich source of protein and fiber as well as folate and iron. Dal-Chawal is the most comfortable food for all Indians and I’m glad it’s reaching all over the world now. This is one of the best dals I’ve ever made. It is very easy and simple to cook with all the ingredient's readily available at home. Definitely a life-saver on days you’re too lazy or bored to cook. 

Ingredients:-

• 1 cup yellow split lentils / moong dal
• ¼ cup clarified butter / ghee
• 6-8 dry red chillies
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped) 
• 1 tsp garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp oil
• ½ tsp turmeric pdr
• salt to taste

Method:-

• Wash and soak the dal for one hour.
• Boil dal along with 3 cups water and oil.
• When done. Add salt and whisk the dal well.
• Keep aside.
• Heat ghee in a saucepan, add onions, garlic, cumin seeds, dry red chillies. curry leaves and turmeric pdr.
• Saute till onions change colour.
• Temper the dal.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.

Notes:-

• You may also add chopped green chillies or red chilli pdr to the dal.

Happy Cooking!!

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