Bhaja Moong-er Daal | Bengali Bhaja Mung-er Dal
Sona Muger Daal, also known as Bengali Bhaja Moong er Dal, is a comforting lentil soup from Bengali cuisine that does not contain onion or garlic.
Servings 5 People
Calories 177kcal
Cost Rs 75
Equipment
- 1 Pressure Cooker
- 1 Kadhai
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Chopping Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
- 150 g Yellow Split Moong Dal (Sona Muger Dal) 1 cup
- 1 tablespoon Ginger Paste
- 1 Tomato medium; chopped (optional)
- 4 Green Chilies
- 1 tablespoon Ghee
- 1 tablespoon Mustard Oil
Tempering
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seed
- 2 Dry Red Chili
- 2 Bay leaf
Spices
- 1.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1.5 teaspoon Sugar
- 1.5 teaspoon Salt or to taste
Instructions
- To prepare, take Moong Daal and dry roast it in a Kadhai or a non-stick pan over medium to medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes until it turns a golden color and releases a nutty aroma.
- Then, remove the dal from the heat and transfer it to a bowl for thorough washing.
- Next, boil the dal with ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder and ½ teaspoon of salt until it softens.
- This can be done in a pan with a lid, which takes approximately 20 minutes, or in a pressure cooker with 3 whistles.
- In a separate pan, heat Mustard oil and temper it with 2 dried red chilies, 2 bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.
- Fry these ingredients for half a minute, then add a little water and cook until the water evaporates.
- Optional: You can also add chopped tomatoes and stir constantly.
- Add 1 tablespoon of ginger paste and fry for another minute.
- To the mixture, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1.5 teaspoon of sugar, and 3-4 green chilies cut into halves. Cook for 1 minute.
- Combine the ingredients thoroughly.
- Simmer over medium heat for an additional 5 minutes before removing from the stove.
- If desired, add salt to taste.
- For a finishing touch, incorporate a small amount of clarified butter or Ghee.
- Serve Bhaja Muger Dal with plain rice, along with Begun Bhaja or any other vegetable or meat dishes.
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Notes
- You have the choice to include tomatoes, but I personally enjoy them in my dish.
- If you don't have cumin powder, you can leave it out too.
- You can also add a sprinkle of cilantro on top.
- While you can use oil instead of ghee, it won't provide the same richness and aroma to the Daal.
Nutrition
Serving: 70g | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Iron: 2mg
