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Ujjain Special Moong Kheer
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Ujjain Special Moong Kheer

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Ujjain cooking — Ujjain Special Moong Kheer brings a pudina leaf touch with a classic kheer finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Hard

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Mint Leaves3/4 cup
  • Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

  7. 7

    Adjust seasoning and serve.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Onam Special Moong Dal Ki Kheer Recipe in Hindi | Payaru Paruppu Payasam | Dessert Kheer Recipe · on YouTube