Moong Dal Tadka Recipe

Name: Moong Dal Tadka Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Cup Moong dal; 3 Cup Water; ½ tsp Turmeric powder; 1 Tomato (diced into quarters); 1-2 green chillies; 2 tbsp Coriander leaves; 1 tsp Lemon juice (optional); 2 tsp Ghee (use oil for vegan); 1 tsp cumin seeds; ½ tsp mustard seeds; ½ tsp fennel seeds (optional); 1 pinch asafoetida; 5 cloves garlic (sliced); 1-2 dried Red Chilli; 5 - 6 curry leaves

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

It’s made with moong dal (split petite yellow lentils) and topped with a flavorful tempering of cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Perfect for a comforting mid week meal.

Updated at: Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:17:25 GMT