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Indian Green Moong Dal Curry

A hearty and nutritious Indian curry made with green moong dal (mung beans).
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Green Moong Dal soaked for 2-3 hours
  • 1 large Onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium Tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 tablespoon Cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  2. 2. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. 3. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
  4. 4. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
  5. 5. Add soaked green moong dal and mix well.
  6. 6. Add water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
  7. 7. Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and add garam masala. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. 8. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Curry, Green Moong Dal, Indian
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