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.

Prep Time
1hr 59min
Cook Time
1hr 30min
Total Time
3hr 29min
Moongi Moth di Dal recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)

Dal

  • 3/4cup
    Green moong dal
  • 1/4cup
    Moth dal
  • 8cups
    warm water
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 1tsp
    turmeric powder
  • 1pinch
    asafoetida

Tempering

  • 2tbsp
    Desi ghee
  • 1tsp
    cumin seeds
  • 1cup
    chopped onion
  • 1tbsp
    grated ginger
  • 3
    green chilli
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1/2cup
    chopped tomato
  • 1pinch
    salt
  • 1tsp
    red chilli powder
  • 1tsp
    coriander powder
  • 1/2tsp
    roasted cumin seeds powder
  • 1cup
    water
  • 1tbsp
    fresh cream
  • 1tsp
    garam masala
  • 1sprig
    coriander leaves

How to make Moongi Moth di Dal

Preparing the Dal

  1. Wash and soak Green Moong dal and Moth dal in warm water for 2 hours.

  2. Add salt, turmeric powder, and asafoetida to the soaked dal.

  3. Cook the dal in a pressure cooker for 4 whistles on high flame, then on low heat for half an hour.

Tempering

  1. Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds and bay leaf.

  2. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.

  3. Add grated ginger and green chilli, then add chopped tomatoes.

  4. Add salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and roasted cumin seeds powder.

  5. Cook for 2 minutes, then add water and cook on low flame until the masala leaves ghee.

Final Steps

  1. Open the pressure cooker and check the dal. Add water if needed.

  2. Cook the dal on low heat for half an hour, stirring occasionally.

  3. Add fresh cream and mix well.

  4. Add the prepared tempering to the dal.

  5. Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with coriander leaves.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the dal is soaked properly to reduce cooking time.

  2. Adjust the spice levels according to your taste preference.

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