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Cozy and nourishing this dal is made with yellow moong dal, lots of tomatoes a few classic spices and a boost from fresh spinach. This beautiful dal recipe is packed with plant-based protein, a great source of fiber, complex carbs, folate, potassium, iron and manganese. Its an excellent hearty substitute for meat and work great as a satisfying vegetarian main dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 I make moong dal quite often as its hearty, flavorful, easy to make, and comforting. Perfect meal when you want it to feel light and energizing with a powerful dose of healthy spices that are classic to Indian cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Dal\/Daal\/Dahl?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dal<\/a> is a liberally used term used to describe dried pulses<\/strong>, <\/strong>legumes, lentils specifically. Its spelled three different ways, but means exactly once thing. Dried pulses<\/strong> can be in the form of whole, split and skinned. This dal recipe is made with skinned yellow moong<\/a>. It’s one of the easiest to cook so its perfect for days when you have less the 30 minutes to put dinner on the table. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dal is the primary protein source for vegetarians in India. It’s made almost everyday in Indian homes, if you have been to India or an Indian home, the sound of pressure cooker whistling is a ubiquitous sound indicating of dal been made for lunch and dinner.\u00a0Moong is one of the most popular and favorite because it’s easy to make, tastes delicious, budget friendly and something every Indian has grown up eating. Other popular dals include Masoor<\/a>, Pigeon peas<\/a>, Chana,<\/a> prepared whole, split or skinned. You’ll find several recipes on my blog from different parts of India, each a little different, but all delicious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Tadka? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In simple terms tadka tah-da-ka<\/em> is tempering, a method used in Indian cooking where spices and some herbs are directly added to hot fat(oil\/ghee), this allows the spices to bloom and infuse the fat with intense aroma and flavor. This aromatic oil\/ghee is transferred on to a finished dish that crackles with a dramatic effect and transforms the finished dish to the next level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tadka ingredients vary greatly depending on the dish that is prepared. For dal it is usually cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dried red chillies, curry leaves, garlic, ginger. In other dishes it could be whole cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, clove,\u00a0nigella seeds, onion etc. Tadka offers the finished dish vivid flavor, heat, richness, aroma, color, texture and depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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