Moong dal khilma recipe - Spicy green gram Rajasthani style
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Serves: 4
 
The recipe is adapted from Prashad Cooking with Indian Masters, by J. Kalra and Gupta Singh.
What you need
  • 1 cup green moong dal/green gram/mung bean;
  • 1 tsp chopped ginger;
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro/coriander, chopped;
  • 2 tbsp ghee/clarified butter;
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds/jeera;
  • pinch asafetida/hing;
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder;
  • pinch turmeric powder;
  • 1 tsp garam masala;
  • 1 tbsp lime/lemon juice;
  • 2 cups water;
  • ½ tsp salt.
Method
  1. Wash the lentil/dal and put it in a deep pan together with ginger and water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until cooked.Once the moong dal is cooked, drain the water and keep aside.
  2. Heat ghee in a deep frying pan/kadhai, on medium heat, add cumin seeds and allow to crackle. Add asafetida, stir, add red chilli, turmeric powder and ½ tsp salt. Stir, then add the cooked dal and ½ cup water (or less if you prefer it more dry), cook for 5-7 mins.
  3. Add garam masala and lime juice, stir carefully. Adjust the salt if needed.
  4. Garnish with cilantro/coriander leaves and serve with boiled rice or bread.
Recipe by My Indian Taste at http://myindiantaste.com/moong-dal-khilma-recipe-spicy-green-gram-rajasthani-style/