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Moong Dal Khilma

A spicy and delicious moong dal preparation This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main Ingredients Split green gram skinless (dhuli moong dal), Ginger
Cuisine Indian
Course Dals and Kadhis
Prep Time 26-30 minutes
Cook time 16-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg
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Ingredients list for Moong Dal Khilma

  • 1 1/2 cups Split green gram skinless (dhuli moong dal)
  • 3 one-inch pieces Ginger
  • 8 Green chillies
  • 3 tablespoons Oil
  • a pinch Asafoetida
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped

Method

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  1. Clean and wash the green gram split. Scrape the ginger and roughly chop half of it and julienne the rest. Cook the dal with 4 slit green chillies and chopped ginger in 3 cups of water till just done.
  2. The dal should not get mashed. Heat oil add asafoetida, cumin seeds and saute till they crackle, immediately add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder and saute for a minute.
  3. Add the cooked dal and salt and gently mix. Cook on low heat taking care that the dal does not get mashed. Finish the khilma with garam masala powder, lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves, julliennes of ginger and slit green chillies.

Nutrition Info

Calories 257
Carbohydrates 28.3
Protein 12
Fat 10.6
Other Fiber 2.05
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