Comforting And Nutritious Dish

Moong dal tadka is famous for its light texture and mild flavour and after adding tadka into it. It becomes even more tasty and delicious. This dish is made in every household in India. You can eat moong dal tadka with roti, rice. If you too want to eat something light, the job should be simple and done easily. Today I am talking about moong dal tadka, which is a perfect option. This dish is full of nutrition and gets prepared very quickly. Moong dal contains plenty of protein, fiber and nutrients, which are beneficial for health. Anyone can try this recipe at home. Today we learned how to make moong dal tadka step by step.

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What is the speciality of Moong Dal Tadka?

Moong dal is considered a light dal, this dal can be eaten even by patients who have stomach problem and are unable to eat heavy food, by adding rice to this dal, khichdi is also made and fed to patients and children and if something light is to be eaten at home then this dal is demanded. The addition of tadka in it gives it a very rich and aromatic flavour. This dish can be eaten anytime, it is a dal that gets cooked quickly.

MOONG DAL TADKA INGREDIENTS :

FOR MOONG DAL :

• Yellow Split Lentils (Moong Dal): 1 cup
• Water (Pani): 3 cups
• Namak (Salt): ½ teaspoon
• Turmeric powder (Haldi Powder): ½ teaspoon
• Coriander Leaves (Dhaniya): chopped

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FOR TEMPERING (TADKA):

• Mustard Seeds: ½ teaspoon
• Cumin Seeds (Jeera): ½ teaspoon (optional)
• Green Chilli (Hari Mirch): 1-2
• Dry Red Chilies: 1-2 chopped
• Red Chilli Powder (Laal Mirch Powder): ½ teaspoon
• Ginger (Adrak): 1-inch piece, chopped
• Garlic (Lahsun): 3-4 cloves, chopped
• Asafoetida (Hing): 1pinch (optional)
• Onion (Pyaaz): 1 chopped
•  Clarified Butter (Ghee):2-3tablespoons (oil/ghee)
• Coriander Powder(Dhaniya Powder): 1 teaspoon
• Garam Masala: ½ teaspoon (optional)
• Curry Leaves: 2-3 (optional)

METHOD FOR MAKING MOONG DAL TADKA:

STEP 1: COOK MOONG DAL

1. Washing Moong Dal: First of all, you have to wash moong dal properly so that no dirt remains in it. Wash it twice in water.

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2. Cook the lentils: Take it in a large pressure cooker, add 3 cups of water in it (you can use less or more water as per your requirement). After that add the lentils and 1 spoon of ghee. When the lentils are cooked a little, add ½ turmeric, salt (as per your taste) and ½ red chilli powder in it. Then simmer it on low heat for 5 minutes, close the cooker and cook it by putting 3 whistles.

3. Check Consistency: open the pressure cooker and check its consistency. If you feel the dal is a little thin then you can open the lid and cook it for 5-7 minutes. If it is too thick then you can add water to it to make it thin. Then cook it a little.

STEP 2: PREPARE THE TEMPERING (TADKA)

1. Heat the Ghee: Take a pan for tempering the moong dal. Add 2-3 spoon ghee in it. When it gets a little hot add cumin and mustard seeds. Let it splutter for a few seconds.

2. Add Spices: In the ghee add dry chillies, onion and make it golden brown, then add ginger, garlic and keep stirring till the smell of garlic goes away.

3. Other Spices Additions: When ginger and garlic are sautéed, then add coriander powder, red mirch powder and garam masala to it. Cook for 30 seconds so that the spices release their full flavour and are cooked well.

4 Asafoetida and Curry Leaves Additions: further add hing and curry leaves to it. This is optional if you want to add it to the dish. Adding hing and curry leaves brings out its unique flavour and it also helps in preparation.

TEP 3: MIX THE DAL IN THE TADKA

1. Add the dal in the tadka: When the masala is ready, the oil separates from the masala, then carefully add the dal which you had cooked earlier in the tadka. Then mix all the masala and spices after stirring it well. Let the dal simmer on low heat for 5 more minutes.

2. For garnish: Now at last add chopped coriander leaves for garnish. Coriander adds more freshness to the dal and makes it look colorful. Your Moong Dal Tadka is ready!

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TIPS FOR MOONG DAL TADKA:

1. Adjust the consistency: Some people keep moong dal thin and some like it thick, but if you like it thin, you can add more water to it. If you add more water, adjust by adding more seasoning.

2. Customize the spices: If you like more spicy food, you can add more red chilli powder or green chilli powder to it. You can manage as per your requirement.

3. Vegan Version: If you want vegan version, you can use oil instead of ghee.

Add Vegetables: If you want to eat something healthy, you can add chopped vegetables like tomatoes, spinach or carrots to the dal. This gives extra flavor and nutrition to the dal.

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SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

1• With Roti or Naan: You can serve dal with roti, naan and other parathas. It makes a proper meal. You can also follow this light diet for lunch /dinner.

2• With Rice: The combination of Moong Dal Tadka goes best with steamed basmati rice. It makes a satisfying and comforting lunch or dinner.

3• With Salad: You can serve dal like a soup with salad with lemon. It can be served with a refreshing cucumber, onion, tomato.

CONCLUSION:

Moong Dal Tadka is a simple and light flavorful dish which everyone likes. This dish is light to eat but very healthy for health. This dish can be prepared in just few minutes. The perfect combination of Tadka gives a delicious twist to the dal which you will enjoy in every bite. Moong dal is also quite nutritious. It also contains iron, magnesium and folate which is good for your overall health. So do try this recipe today and enjoy a warm and comforting meal with your family!