Moong Dal Curry

Ingredients List

• 2 ½ cups moong dal (split husked mung beans)

• 2 ½ cups water

• 1 ½ teaspoons salt

• ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root

• 1 teaspoon diced jalapeno chile pepper

• ½ cup diced tomatoes

• 3 teaspoons lemon juice

• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

• 1 teaspoon cumin seed

• ½ dried red chile pepper

• 1 pinch Asafoetida

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Thoroughly rinse the dal and remove any impurities, then place it in a saucepan with 2 1/2 cups of water. Let it soak for 30 minutes.

2. Bring the dal, water, and salt to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the dal is tender and the mixture thickens, about 15-20 minutes. Add extra water if needed to prevent sticking. Stir in ginger, jalapeño, tomato, lemon juice, and turmeric.

3. In a separate small pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds and dried red chili. Once hot, add Asafoetida and garlic. Pour this tempering into the dal, then stir in fresh cilantro. Mix well to combine all flavors.

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