Moth Bean Dal
Moth Bean Dal is a tasty, healthy side dish made by simmering pressure cooked moth bean with spices & basic veggies. Moth Bean Dal is a simple & quick side for rice, chapathi & other flat breads.
Servings3 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sprouted moth beans I soaked 1/4 cup moth bean and sprouted
- salt to taste
- a pinch turmeric powder
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- coriander leaves to garnish
- 1 cup water
Spice powders:
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
To temper:
- 2 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon jeera
Instructions
- To a pressure cooker add sprouted moth beans(rinsed well) along with salt and turmeric powder. Add 1 cup water.
- Pressure cook for 2 whistles in medium flame, transfer and set aside.
- To the same pressure cooker heat oil add jeera let it splutter.
- Add onion, ginger garlic paste and saute tuntil onions turns transparent, then add tomato puree.Cook until raw smell leaves.
- Now add the spice powders, saute for a minute then add cooked moth bean along with water.
- Mix well, mash it slightly and allow for a boil until well blended. Finally garnish with coriander leaves and switch off. Enjoy Moth Bean Dal!
Notes
- I made it a simple dal, if you want more flavour you can add kasoori methi, amchur powder etc.
- You can just soaked moth bean too without sprouting too.
Nutrition Facts
Moth Bean Dal
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 181
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 0.4g3%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 75mg3%
Potassium 676mg19%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 551IU11%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 101mg10%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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