Mizo Dal

Name: Mizo Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Mizo
Ingredients: 1 cup Mung Dal; 4 cups water; 1 medium Onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 inch Ginger, grated; 2 small Green Chili, slit; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 salt, to taste; 2 tablespoons mustard oil; 1 teaspoon Cumin, seeds; 1 handful Cilantro, chopped

Veg Vegan

A simple lentil preparation without South Indian tempering — split lentils (usually toor or masoor) boiled soft with ginger, garlic, dried chilli, and a small amount of oil, producing a thin, clean-tasting dal that reflects the Mizo preference for unmasked, minimal cooking. Eaten alongside rice as part of the daily meal.

Cuisines

Mizo

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

	1 cup	Mung Dal
	4 cups	Water
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2 cloves	Garlic , minced
	1 inch	Ginger , grated
	2 small	Green Chili , slit
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 handful	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1 Wash the yellow split peas thoroughly under running water.
2 In a pot, add the washed split peas and 4 cups of water.
3 Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer.
4 Add turmeric powder and salt to the simmering dal.
5 In a separate pan, heat mustard oil over medium heat.
6 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
7 Add chopped onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies to the pan.
8 Sauté until the onions are golden brown.
9 Pour the onion mixture into the simmering dal and stir well.
10 Cook until the dal is soft and reaches the desired consistency.
11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a smokier flavor, you can add a pinch of smoked paprika.