Mellow Mooli Magic: Delightful Moong Dal with a Twist

Are you looking for a quick and easy recipe that is both nutritious and delicious? Look no further than this mooli moong dal dish, perfect for a hearty and healthy meal in just minutes. Radish is a low-calorie root vegetable that is high in vitamin C and fiber, making it great for digestion and boosting the immune system.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped white radish (mooli) , washed and drained
• 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , washed and drained
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
• 2 cloves (laung / lavang)
• 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• 1/4 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1/2 cup chopped coriander (dhania)

Cooking Time: 30 mins

Method:

1. To make rajasthani mooli moong dal, combine the radish, moong dal, turmeric powder, salt and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
2. Allow the steam to escape before opening lid. Keep aside.
3. Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the cumin seeds, bayleaf and cloves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
4. Add the green chillies, ginger, asafoetida, chilli powder, cooked radish-dal mixture and ½ cup water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Add the coriander and mix well.
6. Serve the rajasthani mooli moong dal hot.

Tips/Precautions

• Chop the radish into small pieces and not big pieces.
• ¼ tsp of garam masala would be a flavour enhancer.
• If you are serving the dal later, you might have to add water and adjust the consistency before reheating.

Health Benefits:

The radish in healthy Mooli Chutney is a good source of vitamin C, an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. Coriander provides antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, known for their heart-protective benefits.