🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Shimla Home-Style Moong Makhani

Name: Shimla Home-Style Moong Makhani
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 2 tbsp Tamarind Paste; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Moong Dal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Shimla cooking — Shimla Home-Style Moong Makhani brings a tamarind touch with a classic makhani finish. About 50 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 25 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Tamarind Paste2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.
2
Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.
3
Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.
4
Pour tempering over the cooked base.
5
Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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