How to make Muradabadi Dal -
Creamy moong dal often eaten like a chaat – absolutely lip smacking
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Tata Sampann Moong Dal, Salt (नमक)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Dals and Kadhis
You can also find more Dals and Kadhis recipes like Tamatar Ki Kadhi VEGAN DAL FRY-SK Khazana Masoor Dal Simple Palak Dal
Muradabadi 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 : 2.30-3 hour
Cook time : 31-40 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Muradabadi Dal Recipe
Tata Sampann Moong Dal 1 cup
Salt to taste
Asafoetida 1/2 teaspoon
Butter cut into small cubes 1/4 cup
Black salt (kala namak) to taste
Roasted cumin powder to sprinkle
Green chillies chopped to sprinkle
Fresh coriander leaves chopped to sprinkle
Green chutney for drizzling
Ginger cut into strips for garnish
Red chilli powder to sprinkle
Method
Step 1
Take moong dal in a bowl, add sufficient water and soak it for 2 hours and drain.
Step 2
Pour 2½ to 3 cups water into a pressure cooker, add drained moong dal, salt and asafoetida and mix well. Cover the cooker with its lid and cook under pressure till 3 whistles are given out on high heat. Reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes. Allow the pressure to reduce completely.
Step 3
Open the lid and cook for at least 10-15 minutes or till a thick creamy layer forms on top of the dal. Take it off the heat.
Step 4
For each portion, put 1-2 butter cubes in each serving bowl, pour the dal over it. Sprinkle black salt, roasted cumin powder, a few green chillies, coriander leaves and drizzle a little green ¬chutney. Sprinkle a few ginger strips and sprinkle a little red chilli powder. Top it with a cube of butter and serve hot.
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