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Coconut-Grove Chhindwara Moong Butter Masala
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Coconut-Grove Chhindwara Moong Butter Masala

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Chhindwara cooking — Coconut-Grove Chhindwara Moong Butter Masala brings a coconut-grove touch with a classic butter masala finish. About 43 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 18 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

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

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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