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Perambalur Moong Ghassi
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Perambalur Moong Ghassi

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Perambalur cooking — Perambalur Moong Ghassi brings a paddy-field touch with a classic ghassi finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • 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.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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