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by Jiya Jesh · Updated on Curries/ Gravies| Dal recipes
Punjabi green moong dal or sabut moong dal recipe – a comforting whole green gram curry. This easy and delicious recipe has mung beans flavored with spices. It goes well with rice or as a side dish for chapathis or phulkas.
I love simple dals which don’t need much preparation or loaded with spices, just like cabbage dal.
This whole green moong dal is one such curry which has only a few spices and is perfect for a simple lunch or dinner. The only other flavor that is distinct in this dal is ginger which complements the earthy flavor of moong beans.
I have first cooked the dal using pressure cooker and then completed the curry in a pan. Also, I have not soaked the dal. But you can soak the dal overnight or for 2-3 hours which will reduce the pressure cooking time.
For other dal recipes do check out
- easy pressure cooker dal palak
- kala chana masala
- simple rajma masala curry
- beetroot dal
Mung beans are rich in fiber and are easy to digest. They are also a good source of protein and its great to include them frequently in our diet. Lets move on to the recipe for easy Punjabi style sabut moong dal.
How to make Punjabi Green Moong Dal step by step
- Firstly, pick and wash the whole green moong dal 4-5 times and drain the water. Take the rinsed green moong dal in a pressure cooker. Add minced ginger and turmeric powder along with salt. Add 2 cups water and pressure cook it for 5 whistles on medium heat.
- Once the dal is pressure cooked, remove from heat and set the cooker aside. When the pressure has released by itself, open the lid of the pressure cooker. Lightly mash the dal.
- Heat oil in a kadai or pan. Add cumin seeds and once they crackle and change color slightly, add the finely chopped onions.
- Saute the onions till they turn brown in color. Then add the finely chopped tomatoes and slit green chilli.
- Fry the tomatoes for 2 minutes till they turn soft and mashed. Now add red chilli powder and coriander powder.
- Fry for a minute and now add the cooked green gram dal.
- Add 1/2 cup water and stir well. Let the gravy simmer on low heat for 3-4 minutes or till it reaches the desired consistency.
- Then add the garam masala powder. Mix well and remove from heat. Finally add the finely chopped coriander leaves and stir. Sabut moong dal is now ready to be served.
Punjabi Green Moong Dal | Sabut Moong Dal Recipe
Punjabi Green Moong Dal recipe
5 from 1 reviews
Category:Main
Cuisine:Punjabi, North Indian
Author:Jiya Jesh
Serves:2-3
Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:30 mins
Punjabi sabut moong dal – easy, healthy and delicious whole green gram ( mung beans ) flavored with spices.
Ingredients
( 1 cup = 250 ml )
- 1/2 cup whole green moong dal ( sabut moong dal / green gram / mung beans )
- 1 small onion
- 1 small tomato
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds ( jeera )
- 1 tsp minced ginger ( adrak )
- 1 green chilli
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves ( chopped )
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pick and wash the whole green gram dal 4-5 times. Drain the water.
- Peel the skin of ginger and mince it.
- Take the rinsed green moong dal in a pressure cooker. Add minced ginger and turmeric powder along with salt.
- Add 2 cups water and pressure cook it for 5 whistles on medium heat.
- Meanwhile peel the onion and finely chop it. Also, wash and finely chop the tomato. Slit the green chilli.
- Once the dal is pressure cooked, remove from heat and set the cooker aside. Once the pressure has released by itself, open the lid of the pressure cooker. Lightly mash the dal.
- Heat oil in a kadai or pan. Add cumin seeds and once they crackle and change color slightly, add the finely chopped onions.
- Saute the onions till they turn brown in color.
- Then add the finely chopped tomatoes and slit green chilli. Fry the tomatoes for 2 minutes till they turn soft and mashed.
- Now add red chilli powder and coriander powder. Fry for a minute.
- Add the cooked green gram dal. Also, add 1/2 cup water and stir well.
- Let the gravy simmer on low heat for 4-5 minutes or till it reaches the desired consistency.
- Then add the garam masala powder. Mix well and remove from heat.
- Finally add the finely chopped coriander leaves and stir. Punjabi sabut moong dal is now ready to be served hot with chapathis, phulkas or rice.
Notes
- Add red chilli powder as per your taste.
- I have not soaked the green moong dal. You can soak it for 3-4 hours or overnight and then pressure cook it for around 1-2 whistles.
- We have added salt when pressure cooking the dal. So after adding the cooked dal to the gravy, check for salt and add some if needed.
Nutrition Information
Serving size:1 serving Calories:181 calories Fat:5.2 g Saturated fat:0.8 g Unsaturated fat:0 g Trans fat:0 g Carbohydrates:26 g Sugar:4.2 g Sodium:20 mg Fiber:6.8 g Protein:8.9 g Cholesterol:0 mg
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Sandy Moore says
I made this recipe yesterday as part of my meal prep for the week and am so pleased with the results! This will definitely become part of my repertoire!
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Jiya Jesh says
Thanks for letting me know. So glad you liked it!
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