Dal Muradabadi
Dal Muradabadi is a popular Indian vegetarian dish that originated in the city of Muradabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a flavorful and aromatic lentil-based dish known for its rich texture and delicious taste.
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Yellow Split Gram or Moong Dal
- 1 Green Chili Chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Ginger Chopped
- 1/2 Tsp. Turmeric Powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 Tsp. Asafoetida or Hing
- 2-3 Cups Water
For Topping
- 2 Tbsps. Onion Chopped
- 2 Tbsps. Tomato Chopped
- 2 Tbsp. Green Chutney
- 1 Tsp. Ginger Chopped
- 1 Tsp. Green Chili Chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Green Coriander Chopped
- One Lemon Juice
- Salt to taste
- Red Chili Powder to Taste
- Chaat Masala to Taste
- 1 Tsp. Roasted Cumin Powder
- 1 Tbsp. Butter Optional
Instructions
- Wash and soak the dal in water for 20 minutes.
- Transfer the dal into pressure cooker with ginger, green chilies, salt, turmeric powder and asafoetida and water.
- Cover with lid and cook till to 2-3 whistle till to mushy.
- Now add butter and little more water and cook till to smooth consistency using blender or ladle.
- Now transfer the mashy moong dal into a serving bowl.
- Garnish with chopped onion, chopped tomatoes, green chilies, ginger, green coriander, lemon juice and green chutney.
- Topped with salt, roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala and mix well.
- Served hot with croutons or roti if you like.