Gurdeep’s Mom’s Moong Daal

My mom makes the best daal, it’s a family favourite and we’re happy to share the recipe.

Mom's Moong Daal (serves 6) 

• One cup of moong lentils, washed well in a strainer 
• Add to pot of boiling water 
• Add 1 tsp finely chopped ginger, 1 medium chopped tomato, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp turmeric  
• Let it boil for 15-20 minutes until lentils are soft and cooked 
• In a separate frying pan on medium heat, add 1 tbsp butter. 
• When butter is melted, add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds. 
• Once cumin seeds start crackling, add 1 small chopped onion. 
• Sautee until onion is lightly golden brown 
• Add 1tsp coriander powder, 1/4-1/2 tsp red chili powder (to taste) 
• Stir for a minute, then add to pot with daal 
• Mix everything together 
• Let it cook on low heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring often 
• Serve with naan, roti, rice or eat on its own (like a soup)