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HEALTHY DELICIOUS VEGETABLE LENTIL CURRY (NO ONION GARLIC) | VEGETABLE MOONG DAL RECIPE

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Vegetable Moong Dal

Cultural Context

Vegetable Moong Dal is a staple dish in Indian cuisine, cherished for its nutritious profile and comforting flavors. Traditionally prepared in homes, it combines lentils with a variety of vegetables, making it a wholesome meal. In many Indian households, it is served with rice or flatbreads, embodying the essence of simple yet satisfying home-cooked food. Today, it is enjoyed globally, often adapted to local tastes and available ingredients.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup moong dal
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 dried Indian bay leaf
1 dry red chilli
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds (for dry roasting)
1 sweet potato
10 baby potatoes or 1 large potato (chopped)
1 carrot
6 to 7 green beans
1/3 cup frozen green peas
handful of spinach leaves
2 medium tomatoes
1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
2 jalapeño or green chillies (optional)
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon ghee
1 cup hot water

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh seasonal vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen vegetables are often more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat.

1

Rinse moong dal under cold water until the water runs clear.

2

Soak the dal in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

3

In a pot, heat oil over medium heat and add cumin seeds.

4

Add dried Indian bay leaf and dry red chilli; sauté for a minute.

5

Add chopped sweet potato, baby potatoes, carrot, green beans, and frozen peas; stir well.

6

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.

7

Stir in grated ginger and turmeric powder; mix well.

8

Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.

9

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender.

10

Add the soaked moong dal and adjust water for desired consistency.

11

Season with salt and add ghee; mix well before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

potknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Also Known As

Moong Dal with VegetablesMixed Vegetable Dal

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