Bengali Dal

Name: Bengali Dal
Ingredients: 1 cup split mung dal, rinsed; 7 1/2 cups water; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard oil; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi); 1/2 teaspoon mango powder (amchur); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garam masala

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup split mung dal, rinsed
7 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 tablespoons mustard oil
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi)
1/2 teaspoon mango powder (amchur)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garam masala

Directions

1

Place moong dal, water, salt, turmeric and mustard oil in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2

Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until dal is tender.
3

Stir in fenugreek, mango powder, coriander, onion and garlic powders, cayenne, and garam masala.
4

Simmer 20 minutes more. Serve garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.