Awadhi Moong Dal Ki Goli Recipe - Lentil Dumplings In Tomato Gravy

Step 1: To prepare Awadhi Moong Dal Ki Goli Recipe (Lentil Dumplings In Tomato Gravy), wash and soak the moong dal in water for two hours before cooking

Step 2: Overnight soaking is best suggested

Step 3: Drain water and transfer the soaked dal in a grinder jar and grind the dal into a smooth batter with the ginger-garlic paste, salt to taste, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, and a dash of water

Step 4: Heat a little oil in a pan and add the dal batter and keep stirring for a few minutes till it thickens slightly

Step 5: This might take 10-12 mins

Step 6: Now add 1/2 tomato, onion, chopped garlic and ginger

Step 7: Stir again till it becomes a thick and sticky mixture

Step 8: Keep aside to cool

Step 9: Once the mixture is cool enough, roll small amounts of it into medium lemon sized balls also known as goli

Step 10: Now heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan and add the onion, tomato, garlic, and ginger

Step 11: Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and saute for some time

Step 12: Then add half of the chopped coriander leaves, green chilli and  water as required

Step 13: Mix well and cook for 5-6 mins in low to medium flames

Step 14: Once the gravy thickens, gently place the moong dal golis in the curry and cook for another 5-7 minute

Step 15: Mix well and serve Awadhi Moong Dal Ki Goli Recipe (Lentil Dumplings In Tomato Gravy) with plain white rice with a dollop of ghee

Step 16: You can also pair it up with your choice of Indian bread