Moong Dal

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I actually learned this in the kitchen of this lovely Indian woman! Serve hot in soup bowls, or over rice.

Submitted by Anonymous

Updated on September 13, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups moong dal (split husked mung beans)
2 ½ cups water
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon diced jalapeno chile pepper
½ cup diced tomatoes
3 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
½ dried red chile pepper
1 pinch Asafoetida
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Rinse the dal, checking for any debris; add to saucepan with 2 1/2 cups water. Allow to soak for 30 minutes.
Bring dal, water, and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until beans are very tender and mixture has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Add more water, if necessary, to prevent drying out. Stir in ginger, jalapeno pepper, tomato, lemon juice, and turmeric.
Heat oil in a small saucepan and add cumin seed and red chile pepper. When pepper is heated, add Asafoetida powder and garlic. Stir mixture into split peas and add cilantro; mix well.

Cook’s Note

You can use yellow split peas instead of moong beans, but I don't think they're as nice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

330	Calories
3g	Fat
57g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 330
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Sodium 667mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 57g	21%
Dietary Fiber 15g	52%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 21g	42%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Calcium 129mg	10%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 1143mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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