Moong Curry

Moong Curry is a simple and comforting dish made with boiled moong dal cooked in a flavorful tempering of cumin, red chilies, and fenugreek seeds. Browned onions, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, garam masala, and tomatoes add depth and aroma. The cooked dal is mixed with the masala, lightly fried, and served hot as a nutritious accompaniment to rice or roti.

Ingredients

1. Moong dal – 1 part
2. Water – 2 parts
3. Salt – to taste
4. Oil – for cooking
5. Jeera (cumin seeds) – 1 tsp
6. Red chili – 2
7. Methi (fenugreek seeds) – 1 tsp
8. Onion – 1 large
9. Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
10. Garam masala – 1/2 to 1 tsp
11. Ginger-garlic paste – as needed
12. Tomato – 1 small

Procedure

1. Boil Moong dal with water in 1:2 ratio and Salt to taste
2. Heat oil and add
   • Jeera: 1tsp
   • Red chili: 2
   • Methi: 1 tsp
3. Fry 1 large onion till it is brownish
4. Add the following fry for 30 secs
   • Turmeric: 1/2 tsp
   • Garam Masala: 1/2 to 1 tsp
   • Ginger garlic paste
5. Add Tomato : 1 small
6. Once it is cooked well add the boiled moong dal
7. Fry it again for a short while and serve hot

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