Pudina Moong Dal Recipe (Mint Moong Dal)

Step 1: To begin making the Pudina Moong Dal recipe, add 1 cup of water, turmeric powder and washed moong dal in a stainless steel vessel and cook till the dal turns soft

Step 2: Alternatively, just pressure cook upto 2 whistles

Step 3: Once the dal is cooked, add 1 and 1/2 cups of water, salt

Step 4: Bring to a boil and then simmer

Step 5: While the dal is simmering, prepare the tadka

Step 6: Heat ghee/oil in a tadka pan

Step 7: First fry the cumin seeds and then add asafoetida

Step 8: Add mint leaves and fry for some seconds

Step 9: Lastly add red chili powder

Step 10: Immediately, pour this tempering/tadka mixture in the dal & stir well

Step 11: Simmer the dal for 2 to 3 minutes

Step 12: Serve Pudina Moong Dal along with Capsicum Usili and Phulkas for a weekday lunch or dinner