A nutritious Punjabi dal recipe combining Green Moong dal and Moth dal, perfect for winters. This dal is high in fiber and protein, providing warmth and delicious taste.

Ingredients
Dal
- 3/4cupGreen moong dal
- 1/4cupMoth dal
- 8cupswarm water
- 1tspsalt
- 1tspturmeric powder
- 1pinchasafoetida
Tempering
- 2tbspDesi ghee
- 1tspcumin seeds
- 1cupchopped onion
- 1tbspgrated ginger
- 3green chilli
- 1bay leaf
- 1/2cupchopped tomato
- 1pinchsalt
- 1tspred chilli powder
- 1tspcoriander powder
- 1/2tsproasted cumin seeds powder
- 1cupwater
- 1tbspfresh cream
- 1tspgaram masala
- 1sprigcoriander leaves
How to make Moongi Moth di Dal
Preparing the Dal
Wash and soak Green Moong dal and Moth dal in warm water for 2 hours.
Add salt, turmeric powder, and asafoetida to the soaked dal.
Cook the dal in a pressure cooker for 4 whistles on high flame, then on low heat for half an hour.
Tempering
Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds and bay leaf.
Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
Add grated ginger and green chilli, then add chopped tomatoes.
Add salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and roasted cumin seeds powder.
Cook for 2 minutes, then add water and cook on low flame until the masala leaves ghee.
Final Steps
Open the pressure cooker and check the dal. Add water if needed.
Cook the dal on low heat for half an hour, stirring occasionally.
Add fresh cream and mix well.
Add the prepared tempering to the dal.
Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with coriander leaves.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the dal is soaked properly to reduce cooking time.
Adjust the spice levels according to your taste preference.
Preeti Kalia
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