Radish-Moong Dal

Try this simple Radish-Moong Dal next time you have some fresh radish. This easy vegetarian lentil recipe uses split moong beans with husk, providing extra fiber along with protein.

Moong Dal not only cooks quickly but is also easy to digest. If you don’t know what to make with radish, try this healthy dal recipe.

Servings: 4
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup split moong dal with peel
• 1 radish, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 1/4 tsp tamarind paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp cilantro (coriander leaves), finely chopped
• Salt to taste

For Seasoning

• 3 tsp vegetable oil or ghee (clarified butter)
• Asafoetida powder, a pinch
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped or grated
• 1 tsp coriander powder (dhania)
• 1 tsp red chilli powder

Preparation

1. Wash the moong dal and cook in the pressure cooker with 2 cups of water for 2 whistles or 6-7 minutes.
2. Heat 1 cup water in a saucepan. Add the radish pieces along with salt and a little turmeric powder. Cook on medium heat until semi-cooked. Add the tamarind paste and cook until tender but not mushy. Remove from heat.
3. Add the cooked moong dal along with salt as needed.
4. Heat the ghee or oil for seasoning. Add the cumin seeds and fry until almost golden. Add the ginger, turmeric, chilli powder, and coriander powder, and fry for a couple of seconds.
5. Pour the seasoning over the dal. Cover and cook the radish moong dal on low heat until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro.
6. Serve the radish moong dal with rice and fried or roasted pappadums or yogurt chillies (dahi mirchi).

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