Irresistible Mung Daal Recipe (moong Dal)
  1. Set a 4-6 quart saucepot over medium heat. Add the sesame oil, chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 5-7 minutes to soften.

  2. Stir in the tomato paste, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cardamom. Sauté another minute or two.

  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and split peas. Bring to a boil. Stir and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer the daal for 30-40 minutes, until the peas are soft. (Red lentils will take approximately 20-25 minutes.)

  4. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Add additional broth if you would like the daal a little thinner.

  5. Serve warm with basmati rice.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍲Daal

Cuisine🇮🇳Indian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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