Chilka Moong Dal with Sabzi (Split Green Lentil with Veggies)
Ingredients
- Chilka Moong Dal split Green Lentil 1 cup
- Water 4-5 cups
- Salt to taste
- Red chili powder 1/2 tbsp or to taste
- Turmeric powder 1/4 tbsp
- Chicken stock cube 1 optional
- Garam Masala 1/4 tbsp
- Coriander powder 3/4 tbsp
- Yellow bell pepper or green 1 chopped
- Fresh green coriander chopped
For the tarka (tempering)
- Onion 1 medium sliced
- Desi Ghee Clarified Butter 1-2 tbsp
- Tomato 1 medium chopped coarsely
- Green chilies 4-5 split
- Cumin seeds 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Wash the lentil and add to a pot along with the water and turn the flame on.
- Add salt, red chili powder and turmeric powder.
- Cook until soft.
- In a pan, add desi ghee and sliced onions. Cook until the onions are soft.
- Add tomatoes, green chilies and cumin seeds. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
- Add this tempering to the lentil along with bell pepper, chicken cube, garam masala and coriander powder. Cover and cook on low until all are well combined.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve the Chilka Moong Dal with chapati or rice.
- Enjoy!