Rajasthani Moong Ki Dal is one of the simplest dal that is very light and so very easy to cook. This makes a wonderful side dish when you plan a feast featuring Rajasthani Khanna.
While simple Moong Ki Dal / Pesarapappu Kura is very commonly made at home, when Vaishali suggested I make this for the Dal component when making the Rajasthani thali, I was wondering how different can it be. Well, this has ginger added and the trademark red chili powder added finally, though my picture doesn’t feature that as I, unfortunately, stirred the dal.
We are starting BM#88, Week 3, where I will be sharing some Dazzling Dals. This dal is part of the Rajasthani Thali. I made this dal along with Rajasthani Masala Tikadia, Paneer Gatta Sabzi. Check the thali post for the other recipes.
Rajasthani Moong Ki Dal
Wash and pressure cook the moong dal along with salt, turmeric, ginger, green chilies, and tomatoes for 2 to 3 whistles.
Once done, add the required water and bring to a boil.
In a small pan, heat ghee add cumin seeds, hing.
Switch off and add red chili powder and pour on the simmering dal.
Recipe
Rajasthani Dal
Ingredients
For the Boil
- 1 cup Moong Dal Split Yellow Dal
- 1 big Tomato
- 3 to 4 Green Chillies
- Salt to Taste
- A Pinch Turmeric Powder
- Water as required
- 1 /2 inch Ginger pounded
For the Tempering
- 2 tsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- A Pinch Asafoetida / Hing
- 1 / 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
Instructions
- Wash and pressure cook the moong dal along with salt, turmeric, ginger, green chillies and tomatoes for 2 to 3 whistles.
- Once done, add required water and bring to a boil.
- In a small pan, heat ghee add cumin seeds, hing.
- Switch off and add red chili powder and pour on the simmering dal.
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Usha says
Most of the dals across India are so similar with a variation of one or two ingredients, which changes the flavor vastly. Simple moong ki dal looks so good. I thoroughly enjoyed this theme and have one or two in the magic folder as well.
gayathriraani says
I make a similar one, but minus ginger. I guess it adds a nice punch to the final dish.
Priya Suresh says
Omg, that platter looks super tempting, wish i could dish as much as like you Valli. Rajasthani moong ki dal looks absolutely incredible and definitely comforting. Fantastic dal.
mayurisjikoni says
The thali looks so tempting. I love adding ginger and garlic to moong dal. There are so many different varieties of dals in India.
Varada says
I like how you have noted all the little variations that make this dal different from the other versions
chefmireille says
what a great dal and the whole platter looks amazing!
Nisha Ramesh says
Now I know where my mom got her recipe. She makes this exact version and I always thought its her own creation out of laziness. Lol. I absolutely love this dal Valli. Even though it is simple, it simply tastes amazing. 🙂 Looks good.
Pavani says
Moong dal is one of my favorite dals -- it cooks fast and tastes so soothing and comforting. Ginger sure gives a nice kick to this dal. Will try it out some time.
Renu Agrawal Dongre says
Comforting dal...Anytime for this dal and that whole thali
themadscientistskitchen says
Wow the thali isawesome as for the dal its yum.
cookingwithsapana says
I can finish this dal with some hot ghee smeared chapatis. Nothing beats the classic combo of dal and roti.