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    Home » Vegetarian Side Dishes » Rajasthani Moong Ki Dal

    Rajasthani Moong Ki Dal

    Published: May 18, 2018 · Modified: Dec 18, 2021 by Srivalli · 11 Comments

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    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.

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    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.

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    Rajasthani Dal

    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.
    Course Lunch Box, Main Dish - Gravies
    Cuisine Rajasthan
    By Cook Method Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
    Occasion Everyday Meal
    By Diet Vegetarian
    Dish Type Gourmet Dals
    Author Srivalli

    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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    Comments

    1. Usha says

      May 21, 2018 at 10:23 am

      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.

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    2. gayathriraani says

      May 22, 2018 at 7:03 am

      I make a similar one, but minus ginger. I guess it adds a nice punch to the final dish.

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    3. Priya Suresh says

      May 23, 2018 at 1:45 am

      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.

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    4. mayurisjikoni says

      May 26, 2018 at 2:39 am

      The thali looks so tempting. I love adding ginger and garlic to moong dal. There are so many different varieties of dals in India.

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    5. Varada says

      May 27, 2018 at 12:45 am

      I like how you have noted all the little variations that make this dal different from the other versions

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    6. chefmireille says

      May 28, 2018 at 8:41 am

      what a great dal and the whole platter looks amazing!

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    7. Nisha Ramesh says

      May 29, 2018 at 5:35 pm

      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.

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    8. Pavani says

      May 30, 2018 at 6:27 am

      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.

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    9. Renu Agrawal Dongre says

      May 30, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      Comforting dal...Anytime for this dal and that whole thali

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    10. themadscientistskitchen says

      May 31, 2018 at 8:03 pm

      Wow the thali isawesome as for the dal its yum.

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    11. cookingwithsapana says

      June 12, 2018 at 5:37 pm

      I can finish this dal with some hot ghee smeared chapatis. Nothing beats the classic combo of dal and roti.

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