Description
This Spiced Split Mung Bean Dal is a rich and creamy vegetarian dish packed with flavor and spices. Perfectly paired with basmati rice or naan bread.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- 1½ teaspoons ground coriander
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 1 pound vine tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste + 2 twists black pepper optional)
- 1 cup split mung beans (also sold as moong dal)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cut 1 pound vine tomatoes into small dice. Set aside.
- In 2 tablespoons olive oil, sauté 1 chopped onion for 4 minutes or until soft. Add 3 cloves grated garlic and 1 inch grated ginger. Stir in 1½ teaspoons ground coriander, ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir spices for one more minute.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, 4 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 twists black pepper. Cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until tomatoes turn into puree.
- Rinse 1 cup split mung beans and add them to the tomato-spice mix.
- Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until mung beans are tender and dal is creamy.
- Turn the heat off and stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon garam masala.
- Serve with your favorite sides and toppings, suggested with basmati rice or naan bread. Top with fresh cilantro, quick pickled onions, and yogurt.
Notes
- For extra heat, adjust red pepper flakes according to your taste.
- Make sure to rinse mung beans thoroughly before adding them to the dish.
- This dal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and makes great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg