Bhuni Moong ki Dal | Yellow lentil fry | Dhabba style Moong Dal | Neelo's kitchen

moong dal

🥗Healthier: split yellow lentils

💰Cheaper: red lentils

Red lentils are often less expensive and cook faster.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more budget-friendly option.

Wash and rinse lentils a few times with clean water to get rid of any dirt.

Soak the moong dal in water, then drain.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant.

Add chopped onions and cook until they start to caramelize and turn golden brown; add garlic just as the onions start to caramelize.

Mix in blended tomatoes and cook until soft.

Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and the vegetable or chicken cube; cook for 1 minute.

Add soaked moong dal and stir to combine with spices.

Pour in enough water to cover the dal, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until tender but not mushy.

Stir in garam masala and salt to taste; cook for another 5 minutes.

Top with green chillies, fried onion, and chopped cilantro before serving.

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