{"id":"2fa22e05-9e0b-4f9a-8caa-36f9f30f8d47","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/2fa22e05-9e0b-4f9a-8caa-36f9f30f8d47","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/moong-dal-tadka/","title":"Moong Dal Tadka (Yellow Moong Dal Recipe)","description":"Moong Dal Recipe is a simple, healthy and protein-rich dish made with split and hulled yellow moong dal. This version shows how to make classic Moong Dal Tadka, where cooked lentils are finished with a flavorful tempering of spices in ghee or oil. It is easy to prepare and pairs well with rice or roti.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/moong-dal-recip-3.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"½ cup moong dal ((split and hulled mung lentils))","item":"moong dal ((split and hulled mung lentils))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"⅓ cup onions (- finely chopped)","item":"onions","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup","preparation":"- finely chopped"},{"text":"½ cup tomatoes (- chopped)","item":"tomatoes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"- chopped"},{"text":"1 inch ginger (- finely chopped or minced)","item":"inch ginger","quantity":1,"preparation":"- finely chopped or minced"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon red chili powder (or ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper )","item":"red chili powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper"},{"text":"⅓ teaspoon turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))","item":"turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1.5 cups water (- for pressure cooking)","item":"water","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"- for pressure cooking"},{"text":"salt (as required)","item":"salt","preparation":"as required"},{"text":"2 to 3 tablespoons ghee (or oil or butter)","item":"ghee","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or oil or butter"},{"text":"1 teaspoon cumin seeds","item":"cumin seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"4 to 5 garlic cloves (- small to medium-sized, crushed lightly)","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":4,"quantity_max":5,"preparation":"- small to medium-sized, crushed lightly"},{"text":"¼ or ½ teaspoon garam masala","item":"garam masala","quantity":0.25,"quantity_max":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon red chilli powder (or ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper )","item":"red chilli powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper"},{"text":"1 or 2 green chilli (- slit or ½ teaspoon chopped)","item":"green chilli","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"preparation":"- slit or 1/2 teaspoon chopped"},{"text":"1 pinch asafoetida ((hing), optional)","item":"asafoetida ((hing)","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","preparation":"optional)"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"First rinse the moong lentils a couple of times in water. Drain the water and set the lentils aside.","section":"Cooking Lentils"},{"number":2,"text":"In a 3 litre stove-top pressure cooker take the rinsed lentils, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes and finely chopped ginger. Also add the turmeric powder, red chili powder and water to the cooker. Mix well.","section":"Cooking Lentils"},{"number":3,"text":"Pressure cook for 5 to 6 whistles on medium flame till the moong lentils are softened well. Once the pressure settles down, remove the lid and stir the dal.","section":"Cooking Lentils"},{"number":4,"text":"If the dal looks thick, then add some water and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.","section":"Cooking Lentils"},{"number":5,"text":"Add salt. Mix very well and keep aside. Check the taste and if required you can add more salt.","section":"Cooking Lentils"},{"number":6,"text":"In a small pan, heat oil or ghee or butter. First fry the cumin seeds.","section":"Making Yellow Moong Dal Recipe"},{"number":7,"text":"Next add the garlic and green chili and fry for some seconds. Don't brown the garlic. Switch off the flame.","section":"Making Yellow Moong Dal Recipe"},{"number":8,"text":"Now add the garam masala powder, red chili powder and asafoetida. Switching off the flame earlier ensures that the spice powders don't get burned.","section":"Making Yellow Moong Dal Recipe"},{"number":9,"text":"Quickly stir and immediately pour the tempering mixture in the dal.","section":"Making Yellow Moong Dal Recipe"},{"number":10,"text":"Stir the dal and serve hot moong dal with steamed rice or chapatis.","section":"Making Yellow Moong Dal Recipe"},{"number":11,"text":"The moong dal tadka tastes better as it is and there is no need to garnish or add coriander leaves to it. But if you want you can always garnish with some coriander leaves. For a slight tang you can also squeeze some lemon juice.","section":"Making Yellow Moong Dal Recipe"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:47:37.008371+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:47:37.008371+00:00"}