Lehsuni Moong Dal | Garlicky Yellow Lentils
Enjoy the delightful and flavorful Lehsuni Moong Dal—a light and tasty dish bursting with the richness of garlic. This quick and easy-to-make yellow lentil curry is nutritious and perfect for busy weekdays. It's a vegan and gluten-free recipe.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup moong dal (with or without husk); I used chilka dal, with husk.
- ¼ cup dhuli urad dal
- 2-3 cloves garlic , chopped or crushed
- 2 medium tomatoes , chopped
- ¼ inch ginger , chopped or grated
- 1-2 green chili , chopped; adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon oil , (vegetable or canola)
- 2 ½ cups water
- salt to taste
For the Tempering (Tadka)
- 6-8 cloves garlic , minced or crushed
- 1-2 dried whole red chili
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
- 2 tablespoon oil or ghee ;Use oil for vegan.
- a pinch of asafetida
For Garnish
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste
- A handful of fresh cilantro
Instructions
Lehsuni Moong Dal in Instant Pot
- Wash and rinse the dal a few times and then soak in water for 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop tomatoes, ginger, green chili, and minced garlic. Set it aside.
- After 15 minutes, drain the dal and add it to the inner pot. Add tomatoes, ginger, green chili, garlic, turmeric, water, oil, and salt to taste.
- Close the lid with a vent on sealing. Turn ON PRESSURE COOK (high) for 5 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
Prepare the Tempering
- Heat oil in a tadka pan or small pan over medium heat. Once the oil is moderately hot, add minced garlic, whole red chili, and a pinch of asafetida. Fry garlic till light golden brown, do not burn the garlic. Turn OFF the heat. Add red chili powder, and immediately pour this tempering over the dal.
- Turn ON SAUTE (more) and bring dal to a gentle boil. Mix well.Note: Adjust the consistency of the dal. If required, add more water.
- Garnish with a handful of fresh cilantro and some freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional).
- This delicious lehsuni moong dal goes well with roti, paratha, or jowar Doda. It can be served with rice, quinoa, or millet as well.
Stovetop Pressure Cooker Lahsooni Moong Dal
- Follow the recipe as discussed. Close the pressure cooker, after the first whistle, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. The rest of the recipe is the same as Instant pot.
Notes
Please refer to the post for the following:
- Tips For Delicious Lehsuni Moong Dal
- FAQ's
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lehsuni Moong Dal | Garlicky Yellow Lentils
Amount per Serving
Calories
262
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Sodium
56
mg
2
%
Potassium
105
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
371
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
62
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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