Easy Punjabi Moth Dal (Matki Curry)

Name: Easy Punjabi Moth Dal (Matki Curry)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Moth Lentils (whole, rinsed ); 1 tablespoon Ghee or Oil; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); 1 Green Chili Pepper (chopped (optional)); 1/2 tablespoon Ginger (grated or paste); 1/2 tablespoon Garlic (minced or paste); 1 cup Onion (white, diced); 3/4 cup Tomato (chopped); 3 cup Water; 1 tablespoon Lime juice (optional); Cilantro (to garnish); 1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder); 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder); 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili powder (Mirchi powder) (adjust to taste ); 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste )

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

A delicious, comforting, and wholesome Moth Beans Curry. Full of flavor and nutrition, this Punjabi style Moth Dal can be made in the Instant Pot in just 30 minutes!

Updated at: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:03:30 GMT