Khatta Mug Dal
A comforting, tangy dal that pairs perfectly with roti or rice. The yogurt‑besan blend gives it a creamy texture, while the tempering of mustard, cumin, and green chilies adds a fragrant kick. Quick to prepare, this dish is ideal for a post‑vacation meal when groceries are limited.
Recipe by Palak Patel· Structured by ReelsMeals
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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup whole green moong dal
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
Yogurt‑Besan Mixture
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp besan
Tempering
- 1 1/2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 green chilies
- 6 curry leaves
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tbsp garlic
Instructions
- 1Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure and add the rinsed moong dal, 1 tsp salt, 2.5 cups water, and 0.125 tsp turmeric powder. Stir, seal the lid, and cook for 10 minutes, then allow a natural pressure release.
- 2While the dal cooks, whisk together 0.5 cup yogurt, 0.5 cup water, and 2 tbsp besan until the mixture is smooth and lump‑free.
- 3Heat 1.5 tbsp ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat. When the ghee is hot, add 1 tsp mustard seeds and wait until they pop.
- 4Add 2 tsp cumin seeds, 2 finely chopped green chilies, 6 curry leaves, 0.25 tsp turmeric powder, and 0.5 tsp red chili powder. Stir quickly to prevent the spices from browning.
- 5Stir in 1 tsp finely grated ginger and 1 tbsp chopped garlic; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 6Pour the yogurt‑besan mixture into the pan, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 7Add the cooked moong dal from the Instant Pot, 0.5 tsp additional salt, 0.5 tsp coriander powder, and 0.25 tsp garam masala. Simmer gently on low heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and serve hot with roti, rice, or a raw onion salad.
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- How long does it take to make Khatta Mug Dal?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Khatta Mug Dal recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Khatta Mug Dal recipe come from?
- It was shared by Palak Patel on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.