How to make Moong Aur Hare Lasun Ki Dal -
A healthy wholesome meal of green moong beans cooked with green garlic that add distinctive flavor and aroma
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Fresh green garlic (hare lasun), Whole green gram
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Dals and Kadhis
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Moong Aur Hare Lasun Ki Dal Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 7-8 hour
Cook time : 21-25 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Moong Aur Hare Lasun Ki Dal Recipe
Fresh green garlic (hare lasun) 1 small bunch
Whole green gram soaked and drained 3/4 cup
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil 2 tablespoons
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida a pinch of
Green chilli paste 1/2 teaspoon
Ginger-garlic paste 2 teaspoons
Tomatoes chopped 2 medium
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons
Fresh coriander springs for garnish
Steamed rice to serve
Method
Step 1
Finely chop fresh green garlic.
Step 2
Mix together green gram, turmeric powder and salt in a pressure cooker and mix well. Cook till 2 whistles are released.
Step 3
Heat oil in a non-stick deep pan, add cumin seeds and let them change colour. Add asafoetida, green chilli paste and ginger garlic paste and mix well
Step 4
Add chopped green garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes or till tomatoes turn soft and pulpy.
Step 5
Open the cooker once the pressure has reduced completely and add gram mixture and mix well. Add ½ cup water and adjust salt and mix, Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Sprinkle chopped coriander and take the pan off the heat. Transfer into a serving bowl and garnish with coriander sprig.
Step 7
Serve hot with steamed rice.
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