Indian🥣 Soups & stews

Dhaba Style Moong Tadka

Name: Dhaba Style Moong Tadka
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked green gram (sabut moong); 4 tbsp oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tbsp chopped garlic; 2-3 green chillies, chopped; 2 large onions, chopped; 1 cup fresh tomato puree; to taste salt; 1 tsp red chilli powder; ½ tsp turmeric powder; 1 tbsp coriander powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 2 tbsp cashew paste; 1 tsp garam masala powder; ¼ tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) powder; 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves; ~1-2 sprigs fresh coriander sprig for garnish; ~4-6 paranthas

⏱ 25 min

An authentic Dhaba-style moong dal with rich, rustic flavors. Made with cooked green gram, spices, fresh tomato puree, and cashew paste, this comforting dish delivers warmth and satisfaction in every spoonful. High in protein and easy to digest, it balances nutrition with home-style comfort and taste.

High-protein

Adapted from a video by Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

Dhaba Style Moong Tadka | Moong Dal Tadka | #MoongKiPathshala | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

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Ingredients

cooked green gram (sabut moong)2 cups
oil4 tbsp
cumin seeds1 tsp
chopped garlic2 tbsp
green chillies, chopped2-3
large onions, chopped2
fresh tomato puree1 cup
saltto taste
red chilli powder1 tsp
turmeric powder½ tsp
coriander powder1 tbsp
cumin powder1 tsp
cashew paste2 tbsp
garam masala powder1 tsp
dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) powder¼ tsp
chopped fresh coriander leaves2 tbsp
fresh coriander sprig for garnish~1-2 sprigsest.
paranthasfor serving~4-6est.

Steps

1
Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, and once they begin to change colour, add garlic and green chillies, sautéing for 30 seconds.
2
Add onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in tomato puree and salt, cover and cook until the oil separates on top.
3
Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and cumin powder, mixing well.
4
Pour in ½ cup water and mix well. Add cashew paste and stir to combine.
5
Add the cooked green gram, garam masala powder, dried fenugreek leaves powder and fresh coriander leaves. Pour in 1 cup water, cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
6
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh coriander sprig and serve hot with paranthas.

Dhaba Style Moong Tadka

Ingredients

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