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Kochi Home-Style Moong Salna
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kochi Home-Style Moong Salna

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kochi cooking — Kochi Home-Style Moong Salna brings a sesame touch with a classic salna finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Sesame Seeds2 tbsp
  • Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

  6. 6

    Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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