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Puri Smoky Moong
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Puri Smoky Moong

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Puri cooking — Puri Smoky Moong brings a smoky touch with a classic gassi finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Ghee2 tbsp
  • Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

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.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Mughalai Moong Dal | spicy garlic flavored green moong dal | sidedish | protein rich Venkatesh Bhat · on YouTube