Moong Dal Spring Onion Sabzi – a nutritious and flavorful sabzi combining tender spring onions and protein-rich moong dal
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About the recipe
Moong Dal Spring Onion Sabzi is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines the mild sweetness of spring onions with the earthy taste of moong dal. This wholesome recipe is packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making it a great addition to everyday meals.
The subtle spiciness from green chillies, the warmth of garlic, and the perfect balance of aromatic spices enhance its taste. This sabzi pairs wonderfully with soft chapatis or can be enjoyed as an accompaniment with steamed rice This dish is not only nutritious but also quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy days.
Step-wise instructions with pictures
Wash and soak moong dal for 2 hours.
Chop the spring onions and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chopped garlic and chopped green chillies. Saute for few seconds.
Add chopped spring onions. Saute on low heat till the onion turns soft.
Add chopped tomato and saute till the tomato turns mushy.Â
Add soaked moong dal and mix.
Add turmeric powder and half a cup of water. Mix well. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.Â
Add red chilli powder, cumin coriander powder and salt. Mix well.
Add spring onion greens and mix well. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.Â
 Add garam masala and mix. Cook for few seconds.
Serve Moong Dal Spring Onion Sabzi with chapatis.
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Moong Dal Spring Onion Sabzi
Ingredients
- 2 medium sized bunch of spring onions
- ½ cup of moong dal
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 2 green chillies, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp cumin coriander powder
- salt to taste
- ½ tsp garam masala
Instructions
- Wash and soak moong dal for 2 hours.
- Chop the spring onions and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chopped garlic and chopped green chillies. Saute for few seconds.
- Add chopped spring onions. Saute on low heat till the onion turns soft.
- Add chopped tomato and saute till the tomato turns mushy.Â
- Add soaked moong dal and mix.
- Add turmeric powder and half a cup of water. Mix well. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.Â
- Add red chilli powder, cumin coriander powder and salt. Mix well.
- Add spring onion greens and mix well. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.Â
- Â Add garam masala and mix. Cook for few seconds.
- Serve hot with chapatis.
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