🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Bhavnagar Festival Moong Saffron

Name: Bhavnagar Festival Moong Saffron
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; a pinch Saffron; 2 tbsp, warm Milk; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Moong Dal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bhavnagar cooking — Bhavnagar Festival Moong Saffron brings a saffron touch with a classic pongal finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Saffrona pinch
Milk2 tbsp, warm
Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
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.
6
Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.
7
Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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