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Mapusa Classic Rose-Scented Moong
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Mapusa Classic Rose-Scented Moong

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Mapusa cooking — Mapusa Classic Rose-Scented Moong brings a rose-scented touch with a classic stew finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • 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

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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