Red & Yellow Lentil Curry | Moong Masoor Dal Tarka Recipe | Lentil By Chef Cooking | Lentil By CC

moong dal

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: yellow split peas

Split peas provide a similar texture and flavor.

masoor dal

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: pigeon peas

Red lentils are nutritious and cook quickly.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: coriander seeds

Ground cumin is readily available and less expensive.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: black mustard seeds

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard seeds

Yellow mustard seeds are milder and cheaper.

Wash 1 cup of moong dal and 1 cup of masoor dal in a bowl and strain the water.

In a medium pot on medium flame, add water and all the spices including salt, turmeric, and red chili powder, and wait for it to boil.

Once boiling, add the washed moong and masoor dal to the pot.

Stir the dal and cover it, checking every 15 minutes for doneness.

After about 10 minutes, check the consistency of the dal and adjust if necessary.

Once the dal is cooked to the desired consistency, turn off the heat.

In another pan, add a little oil and 5-6 finely chopped garlic cloves, along with 2 whole red chilies and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds to prepare the tempering.

Once the tempering is ready, pour it over the cooked dal.

Optionally, add chopped coriander and ginger at this stage.

Serve the dal with rice, pickles, and tomato chutney, or with roti, paratha, or naan.

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