Description
A delicious and creamy mung bean dal, perfect served with basmati rice or naan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- 1½ teaspoon 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 and set aside.
- In 2 tablespoons olive oil, sauté 1 chopped onion for 4 minutes or until soft.
- Add 3 grated cloves garlic and 1 inch grated ginger, stirring for one more minute.
- Mix in 1½ teaspoon ground coriander, ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, 4 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 twists black pepper. Cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes turn into a 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 such as basmati rice or naan bread, quick pickled onions, and yogurt.
Notes
- Recommended sides: basmati rice or naan bread.
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, quick pickled onions, and yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mung bean, dal, vegetarian, healthy