Veg Food Recipes Indian Village/Mungdal Tadka With Fresh Vegetables/Mungdal Tadka#ayushicookingvlogs

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño adds heat while bell pepper offers sweetness without spice.

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

Soak the mung dal in water for 30 minutes to soften.

In a pot, add soaked mung dal and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until dal is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

In a pan, heat ghee over medium heat until melted.

Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds; cook until they splutter.

Stir in chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Add minced ginger and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add chopped tomato, green chili, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder; cook until tomatoes soften.

Combine the cooked dal with the sautéed mixture; stir well and adjust salt to taste.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to blend flavors.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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