By: Toshita Sahni
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Mag Ni Chutti Dal is a Gujarati-style moong dal dish. This is a sookhi (dry) dal preparation, with a distinctive non-mushy texture.
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This Gujarati moong dal recipe pairs well with rice and kadhi. It is wholesome and flavourful. Here's how you can easily make Mag Ni Chutti Dal at home:
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1 cup yellow moong
1 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp ghee
¼ tsp hing (asafoetida)
1 tsp haldi
½ tsp red chilli powder
½ tsp garam masala (optional)
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2 green chillies, finely chopped
2 dried red chillies
1 sprig curry leaves
Salt to taste
1 tbsp coriander leaves for garnish
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Wash and soak the yellow moong for an hour. Later, drain the water and set the dal aside.
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In a kadhai, heat the ghee and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, hing, curry leaves, dried red chillies and green chillies.
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Next, add the haldi, salt, chilli powder and dal to the kadhai. Mix well and then pour in 1 ½ cups of water. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Later, open the vessel and top the dal with garam masala and chopped coriander leaves. Enjoy hot! This moong dal dish can also be a great addition to a Gujarati thali.
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