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Jalgaon Platter Fenugreek-Bitter Moong
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Jalgaon Platter Fenugreek-Bitter Moong

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Jalgaon cooking — Jalgaon Platter Fenugreek-Bitter Moong brings a fenugreek-bitter touch with a classic shorba finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

  7. 7

    Adjust seasoning and serve.

Chef's tip

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

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