Moong dal or mag ni dal or Gujrati mag ni chutti dal

Moong dal or mag ni dal or Gujrati mag ni chutti dal

Gujrati mag ni chutti dal is a dry preparation of the yellow split lentils. Occassionally served with aamras. Chutti measns seprate. The delicacy of this dal is able to feel each grain while eating

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings: 2

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Gujarati

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 tsp Oil
1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
pinch of Asafoetida
1/2 cup Yellow moong dal soaked
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Chili powder
Salt to taste
1 + 1/4 cup Water for soaking and cooking
1 tsp Cilantro chopped

Method

Wash and soak 1/2 cup moong dal in 1 cup water for 30 minutes at least. Preferably soak dal for 2 hours for faster cooking. Drain water and keep aside.
In a pan on medium heat, add 1 teaspoon oil
When oil is hot add 1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds. When mustard seeds starts crackling add 1/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds , pinch of Asafoetida, 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder. Using a spatuala mix everything and saute it for few seconds.
Immidiately add moong dal to the tadka
Add 1/4 cup water, and salt to taste.
Cover the lid and let the dal cook for 10-12 minutes or till dal is soft. Garnish the dal with cilantro and servehot.
Pair moong dal with roti, Karela nu shak and aam ras.