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Turai Aur Moong ki Dal ( Dals)

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
8 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
2 cups peeled and chopped ridge gourd (turai)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1 1/2 tbsp oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp chilli powder
For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- Clean, wash and soak the moong dal in water for about 30 minutes. Drain.
- Combine the moong dal, ginger-green chilli paste, turmeric powder and salt with 3 cups of water and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Whisk well to mash the dal. Keep aside.
- Heat ½ tbsp oil in a deep pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute or till it turns translucent.
- Add the turai, salt and ½ cup of water, mix well and cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked dal , ½ cup of water, mix well and bring to a boil. Keep aside.
- 8. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a small pan, add the cumin seeds, asafoetida, chilli powder and garam masala and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- 9. Pour this tempering over the prepared dal and mix well.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
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Sonal Modi
March 13, 2025, midnight
A very delicious dal with regular ingredients and ridge gourd.