Moong dal with Indian greens for veg lovers.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 15 mins |
| Additional Time: | 30 mins |
| Total Time: | 55 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried moong dal
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon ground turmeric
- ¼ tablespoon cumin seeds
- 3 cups chopped kale
- 1 pinch chili powder (Optional)
- salt to taste
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Soak moong dal in water for 30 minutes. Drain.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add turmeric and cumin seeds; cook until seeds start crackling. Add kale and soaked dal, followed by chili powder and salt. Pour in 1/4 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat back to medium-low and cover the pan. Cook, mixing every 5 minutes, until desired tenderness is reached, 10 to 20 minutes total.
- Moong lentils are available in most grocery stores. If you can’t find them, you can use your favorite lentils.
- Use any cooking oil you prefer.
Reviews
I love lentils but had never cooked with moong dal – I ended up using double the amount of water than the beans (a whole cup). The dish is simple and tasty, I liked it best with some lime squeezed on top.