Sunday, September 28, 2014

SAI DAL (Split Green Moong Dal)



Ingredients:
Split moong dal ..... 1 cup
Tomatoes .............. 2 small
Green chillies..........1-2
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste

For tempering:
Garlic .....................3-4 pcs. (crushed)
Red chilli powder...1/4th tsp
Cumin powder .... 1/4th tsp
Oil or ghee ..............1tbsp.

Method:

1.Wash and soak dal for 2-3 hours.









2. Boil it in a pressure cooker, adding tomatoes, green chillies, salt and turmeric powder till done and mash it.








3. Heat oil in a pan, add the crushed garlic. Saute till golden brown. Remove from the gas and add the cumin and chilli powder.Mix it immediately with the prepared dal. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

4 comments:

  1. Such a healthy dal. I have only used this dall for khichedi or making kachoris. Thanks for sharing your recipe - I will cook it like dall as well.

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    1. Mina, this is a traditional Sindhi dish.. It is made in all Sindhi homes. Waiting for your fed back how you liked it.

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  2. Love Sindhi food, and these lentils with the amazing tadka sure hit the spot! Delicious...

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