Cook Delicious Mughlai Dal with Green Moong, Easy Recipe to Try Today

Green Moong Mughlai Dal Recipe:  Do you also think that green moong dal is boring? If yes, then you are not alone. Most people just consider it healthy, but its taste is nothing special. But today we are going to change your thinking completely!

Green moong dal is a treasure trove of protein and fiber, which makes it perfect for breakfast as well as lunch. But today we are going to tell you such a wonderful recipe, after eating which your family members will keep licking their fingers – Mughlai Green Dal! This dal is so delicious that even children will eat it happily. So let’s know how to make it without delay.

Ingredients required to make Mughlai Green Dal

1 cup whole green moong dal

2 bay leaves

2 big cardamoms

1 inch cinnamon stick

Black pepper, coriander, red chilli, turmeric and garam masala powder

Kasuri methi

1 cup curd

Finely chopped onion

Finely chopped ginger and garlic

Finely chopped green chillies

Desi ghee or oil

Salt to taste

Fresh coriander and fried onion (for garnish)

Fresh cream (optional)

Method to make Mughlai Green Dal

1. Prepare the lentils:

First of all, wash the green moong dal and soak it in water for 4-5 hours.

Next, add the lentils to the cooker.

Add turmeric, salt, bay leaves, big cardamom and cinnamon and cook till 2-3 whistles. Keep in mind that the lentils should not melt too much.

2. Prepare the Tadka:

Now heat 2-3 tbsp of Desi Ghee in a pan.

Add finely chopped onion and fry till it turns golden.

Then add ginger, garlic and green chillies and mix well.

Cook it on low flame for a few minutes.

Now add red chilli, black pepper and coriander powder and mix well.

3. Magic of curd:

Turn off the gas and let the pan cool down a bit. Then add curd to it and keep stirring continuously so that the curd does not split.

After the curd is mixed, turn on the gas again and cook on low flame for 2 minutes.

4. Mix everything:

Now add the cooked lentils to the tadka. If the lentils seem too thick, then adjust the consistency by adding some water.

Let it cook on low flame for 5-7 minutes, so that all the spices mix well in the lentils.

5. Final Tadka:

When the dal is cooked well, add garam masala and kasuri methi and mix well.

Finally, add finely chopped coriander leaves and fried onions.

If you wish, garnish with fresh cream and serve with hot rice or roti.

So the next time you feel like eating something delicious and healthy, do try this Mughlai green dal recipe. We are sure, it will become your new favourite dal!