Muga Dalma

Muga Dalma

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

Build a full meal around Muga Dalma

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Moong Dal 1 cup Moong Dal
Mixed Vegetable 1 cup Mixed Vegetable , like drumsticks, brinjal, and potatoes
ghee 1 tablespoon Ghee
Panch Phoron 1 teaspoon Panch Phoron
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , powder
Ginger 1 teaspoon Ginger , paste
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
water 2 cups Water
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the moong dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat ghee in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add panch phoron and let it splutter.
  4. 4 Add ginger paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  6. 6 Drain the soaked moong dal and add it to the cooker.
  7. 7 Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt.
  8. 8 Mix everything well and add water.
  9. 9 Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 2-3 whistles.
  10. 10 Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the lid.
  11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can dry roast the moong dal before soaking.