Moong Dal Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Moong Dal Recipe

Ingredients

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

Naan-like Easy Flatbread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dal checking for any debris; add to saucepan with 2 1/2 cups water. Allow to soak for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Bring dal water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until beans are very tender and mixture has thickened 15 to 20 minutes. Add more water if necessary to prevent drying out. Stir in ginger jalapeno pepper tomato lemon juice and turmeric.

Step 3

Heat oil in a small saucepan and add cumin seed and red chile pepper. When pepper is heated add Asafoetida powder and garlic. Stir mixture into split peas and add cilantro; mix well.

Nutritional Information

Moong Dal Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 329.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.1g 42%

Carbohydrates: 57.1g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 14.5g 58%

Sugars: 5.8g

Fat: 3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 347.2IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 6mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 9.2mg 15%

Folate: 542.6mcg 136%

Calcium: 129.2mg 13%

Iron: 6.4mg 35%

Magnesium: 169mg 60%

Potassium: 1143.2mg 32%

Sodium: 667.3mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 56%

Calories From Fat: 27.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.