🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Bhimavaram Moong Tandoor-Side Salad

Name: Bhimavaram Moong Tandoor-Side Salad
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Moong Dal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bhimavaram cooking — Bhimavaram Moong Tandoor-Side Salad brings a tandoor-side touch with a classic salad finish. About 43 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 18 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.
7
Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.
8
Rest a minute, then serve hot.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Healthy and Delicious Salad | Indian Food Made Easy | BBC Studios · on YouTube