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Dhanbad Kitchen Appa's Moong Masala
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Dhanbad Kitchen Appa's Moong Masala

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Dhanbad cooking — Dhanbad Kitchen Appa's Moong Masala brings a appa's touch with a classic masala finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

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

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Delicious Moong Dal Appe Recipe | Easy South Indian Breakfast Snack · on YouTube