Punjabi Sabut Moong Ki Dal Recipe (Whole Green Lentils Cooked With Punjabi Spices)

Step 1: To begin making the Punjabi Sabut Moong Ki Dal, first wash the green moon thoroughly under running water and soak the lentils for 3-4 hours or overnight

Step 2: Ensure that there is sufficient water in the vessel to submerge the lentils completely

Step 3: When ready to cool the dal, place a pressure cooker on the heat

Step 4: Add whole moong dal with 3 cups of water, salt and turmeric powder to it

Step 5: Shut the lid and allow it to cook on a high heat

Step 6: When the pressure cooker releases one whistle, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 6 minutes before you turn the heat off

Step 7: Allow the cooker to rest till the pressure has released naturally and the weight is easy to pull off

Step 8: When the lid comes off without any resistance, you will know that the pressure has released completely and the cooker can be opened

Step 9: Set the cooked moong aside

Step 10: Place a kadai on the heat, add some oil to it and warm it up slightly

Step 11: Add jeera seeds to it and toss till they gently brown

Step 12: Add the chopped onions, green chilli, ginger and garlic to the oil and sauté it all until the onions are golden brown

Step 13: When the onions turn brown, add tomatoes and sauté for a few minutes until the tomatoes are fully cooked

Step 14: Add the cooked dal and garam masala at this stage and simmer for 2-3 minutes

Step 15: In a tempering/tadka pan or ladle, melt the ghee

Step 16: When it is warm, add the Kashmiri mirchi powder, saute for 30 seconds and pour the tempering over the dal right before serving

Step 17: Add a dash of lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot Serve the Punjabi Sabut Moong Ki Dal with fresh Phulkas or Lachcha Parathas, with sliced onions and a dash of lemon for a simple comforting meal