Easy Chana Moong Dal Sukhhi Sabzi | Quick & Healthy Dry Dal
Learn how to make a delicious and healthy Chana Moong Dal recipe at home. This simple, beginner-friendly dry lentil dish is perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup of Moong Dal / Split Yellow Lentils Soaked For 2-3 hrs
- 4 tbsp Chana Dal / Split Chickpeas Soaked For 2-3 hrs
- Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- A Pinch of Hing / Asafetida
- Curry Leaves
- 1 Medium Onion Chopped
- Paste: 7-8 Garlic Cloves, 1 Green Chilli
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 Tomato Chopped
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- Coriander Leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the dals: Soak the Moong dal and Chana dal in water for 2-3 hours. After soaking, drain the water and grind them together in a chopper or food processor to a coarse texture.
- Heat the oil: In an iron pan, heat ½ a ladle of oil.
- Temper the spices: Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves and a pinch of asafoetida. Let them crackle.
- Saute the onions: Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook until it becomes light golden.
- Add the aromatics: Stir in the crushed garlic and green chilli paste. Saute for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add the spices and vegetables: Now, add the chopped tomato, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for two minutes. Add red chilli powder and mix well.
- Cook the dal: Add the coarsely ground Chana Moong Dal mixture to the pan. Mix everything well and cook for two minutes.
- Add fresh coriander: Stir in the fresh coriander leaves.
- Simmer the dish: Gather the dal in the centre of the pan, cover, and cook on low heat for 10 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together. Your healthy Chana Moong Dal Recipe is now ready to serve!