Suva Moong Dal
by Tarla Dalal

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Suva Moong Dal is a tasty and healthy treat, with the pleasant taste of cooked moong dal and the herby taste of dill, perked up with a simple tempering of cumin and onions.

Dill being alkaline in nature, this dal is a "go for it" dish for those who complain about acidity. Onions too are very effective against acidity, and this satiating dal is only mildly spiced, so you can enjoy it comfortably without harming your tummy.

Also do try other stomach-friendly dals like Hariyali Dal and Mixed Dal .

Suva Moong Dal recipe - How to make Suva Moong Dal

1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1/2 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/4 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
2 tbsp finely chopped dill leaves

Method

Clean, wash and soak the moong dal in enough water for about 30 minutes. Drain.
Add the turmeric powder, salt and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Whisk well to mash the dal and keep aside.
Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves, garlic, green chillies and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the cooked dal, dill leaves, little salt and ¾ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Serve hot.

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