🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Bay-Leaf Moong Amti

Name: Bay-Leaf Moong Amti
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Moong Dal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Darbhanga cooking — Bay-Leaf Moong Amti brings a bay-leaf touch with a classic amti finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Tomato2, chopped
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.
6
Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.
7
Garnish and serve.

Chef's tip

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

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