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Chowk Hazaribagh Moong Yakhni
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Chowk Hazaribagh Moong Yakhni

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Hazaribagh cooking — Chowk Hazaribagh Moong Yakhni brings a chowk touch with a classic yakhni finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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