Description
A hearty mung bean dal cooked with flavorful spices and tomatoes, perfect for pairing with rice or naan.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- 1½ teaspoons ground coriander
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 1 pound vine tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste + 2 twists black pepper optional)
- 1 cup split mung beans (also sold as moong dal)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cut 1 pound vine tomatoes into small dice. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan, add the chopped onion and sauté for 4 minutes or until soft.
- Add grated garlic and ginger, along with spices (1½ teaspoon ground coriander, ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes), and stir for one more minute.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, 4 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 twists black pepper, and cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes turn into puree.
- Rinse 1 cup split mung beans and add them to the tomato-spice mix.
- Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until mung beans are tender and dal is creamy.
- Turn off the heat, stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon garam masala.
- Serve with your favorite sides and toppings, recommended with basmati rice or naan bread. Top with 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, quick pickled onions, and yogurt.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different vegetables or spices based on your preference.
- For more heat, increase red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg