Bengali Bhaja Muger Dal
Moong Dal Bengali style is a thick and flavourful dal recipe served with a dollop of desi ghee. The rich and vibrant Bengali Moong Dal is best served with a bowl of hot rice. Learn how to make yellow dal.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Bengali
Servings: 2
Calories: 14kcal
Author: Shil
- Moong dal – 1/3rd cup
- Turmeric – ½ tsp
- Ghee – 1 tsp
- Bay Leaf – 1
- Cumin Seeds – ½ tsp
- Grated Ginger – ½ tsp
- Green Chilli – 1
- Roasted Cumin Powder – ½ tsp
- Salt to taste
- Sugar ½ tsp
In a frying pan dry roast the moong dal for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool and wash thoroughly. Pressure cook the moong dal with a pinch of turmeric.
Heat ghee in a pan. Add bay leaf and cumin seeds. Sauté.
Add the grated ginger and green chilli. Sauté for a minute or two.
Tip in the cooked dal. Add roasted cumin powder, salt and sugar. Mix well.
Simmer for 4-5 minutes. If the dal is very thick, dilute by adding a little water.
Remove and serve Moong Dal with steamed Rice.