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Dad And Char's Excellent Yellow Moong Dal Curry Recipe

A heartwarming family recipe! This vibrant and creamy Yellow Moong Dal Curry is bursting with flavor. Inspired by a spontaneous cooking session after a special purchase, this dish is unbelievably delicious and surprisingly easy to make. Perfect served with plain basmati rice and yogurt.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 236.3 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 1.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Dad And Char's Excellent Yellow Moong Dal Curry

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How to Make Dad And Char's Excellent Yellow Moong Dal Curry

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder in 1/2 cup of water. Mix well until completely dissolved and set aside.
  2. Rinse 1 cup yellow moong dal (split pigeon peas) thoroughly under cold water.
  3. In a large pot, combine the rinsed lentils with 12-14 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender and easily mashed (approximately 30-40 minutes).
  5. Once cooked, use an electric beater to mash the lentils until smooth. Cover and set aside.
  6. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a separate pot over medium heat.
  7. Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi), and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds. Cook until the seeds splutter and crackle.
  8. Quickly reduce heat to low, add 10-12 curry leaves, and stir continuously.
  9. Add 2 finely chopped green chilies and 1 inch ginger (finely chopped). Stir continuously and cook until the raw smell of ginger is gone and it turns slightly brown (about 2-3 minutes).
  10. Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder and 1/2 - 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste). Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
  11. Add 1 cup chopped tomatoes and cook, stirring continuously, until softened (about 5 minutes).
  12. Pour in the asafoetida mixture (from step 1).
  13. Add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
  14. Remove from heat.
  15. Gently pour the tomato mixture into the mashed lentil curry and mix well.
  16. Add salt to taste and stir.
  17. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  18. Bring to a boil a second time.
  19. Reduce heat to low, remove from heat, and serve immediately with plain white basmati rice and yogurt.
  20. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

78 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

7g

Carbs

7g

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