🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Thanjavur Moong Pickle

Name: Thanjavur Moong Pickle
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Moong Dal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Thanjavur cooking — Thanjavur Moong Pickle brings a changheri touch with a classic pickle finish. About 50 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 25 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Tomato2, chopped
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

Curry Leaves1 sprig
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Thanjavur Kadapa | Gayathri Sivaram's Kitchen | (With English SubTitles) · on YouTube