Muga Dalma
Veg
Contains dairy
A variation of the traditional dalma, made with split green gram and vegetables, seasoned with ghee and spices.
Cuisines
Odia
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Moong Dal |
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1 cup | Mixed Vegetable , like drumsticks, brinjal, and potatoes |
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1 tablespoon | Ghee |
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1 teaspoon | Panch Phoron |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Ginger , paste |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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2 cups | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 tablespoon | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the moong dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 minutes.
- 2 Heat ghee in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
- 3 Add panch phoron and let it splutter.
- 4 Add ginger paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- 6 Drain the soaked moong dal and add it to the cooker.
- 7 Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- 8 Mix everything well and add water.
- 9 Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 2-3 whistles.
- 10 Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the lid.
- 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can dry roast the moong dal before soaking.