Hariyali Dal ( Whole Green Gram Lentil Stew)

Thick, spicy stew is prepared from whole green gram lentil.

Ingredients:

• One cup whole green gram lentil (sabit hari moong) washed and soaked in water for 20 minutes.
• Four green onion finely chopped
• ½ tsp ginger paste
• ½ tsp garlic paste
• 2 tsp green chili paste.
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• ½ cup green coriander leaves finely chopped
• 1 tsp lemon juice extract
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 2 pinches of asafaetida powder (Hing powder)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tsp refined oil
• 2 whole red chili
• 2 tbsp Ghee

Method:

• Heat oil in a pressure cooker
• Add onion, ginger, garlic and green chillies paste.
• Add drained moong dal with turmeric.Stir fry for 2 minutes
• Add 4 cups of water and pressure cook it till 2 whistles. Cool it.
• In a separate pan add ghee and heat it.
• Add asafaetida powder, whole red chillies. Stir it.
• Add diced tomatoes.Stir fry for 2-3 minutes till tomatoes are tender.
• Add cooked whole green gram dal from pressure cooker.Stir it
• Add half of the green coriander and lemon juice. Mix it well.
• Serve in a dish. Sprinkle remaining half of coriander over it
• Serve with roti (Indian Flat Bread)or rice.

Do You Know?

Legumes have been respected for their nutritional benefits since ancient times. Containing only a trace of fat, they are one of the best sources of fibre. They are also excellent sources of complete carbohydrates, high quality protein, vitamins and minerals.