🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Moong Zafrani Masala

Name: Moong Zafrani Masala
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; a pinch Saffron; 2 tbsp Milk; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Moong Dal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Panaji cooking — Moong Zafrani Masala brings a zafrani touch with a classic masala finish. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 11 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Tomato2, chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Saffrona pinch
Milk2 tbsp
Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

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

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: 04. Mirza Sahab Zafrani Moong Badam Halwa Mix | Recipe · on YouTube