🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kohima Festival Moong Kali Mirch

Name: Kohima Festival Moong Kali Mirch
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1.5 tsp, crushed Black Pepper; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Moong Dal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kohima cooking — Kohima Festival Moong Kali Mirch brings a kali mirch touch with a classic masala finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Onion1, finely chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Black Pepper1.5 tsp, crushed
Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp

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.
6
Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.
7
Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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