Nepali Style Veg Food Recipes Cooking Eating in Village Kitchen||Moong Dal & Bitter Gourd with Rice

bitter gourd

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Zucchini provides a similar texture with less bitterness.

moong dal

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Red lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

Rinse moong dal under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak moong dal in water for 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; sauté until they start to pop.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in turmeric and green chili; cook for another minute.

Add sliced bitter gourd and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Drain the soaked moong dal and add it to the pot; stir to combine.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 20-25 minutes until dal is tender and creamy.

Cook rice separately according to package instructions.

Serve the moong dal over rice, garnished with chopped coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice.

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