Oriya Style Moong Dalma Recipe
Category: Oriya Recipes | Course: Lunch | Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Oriya Style Moong Dalma is a nutritious lentil stew often made in Odia households. This hearty dish is made with green moong dal and vegetables of your choice, offering a rich source of protein. It’s a healthy, delicious meal option, perfect for lunch and pairs wonderfully with rice and other Oriya side dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup green moong dal (soaked)
- 1/2 cup carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup green beans, chopped
- 1/2 cup cabbage, chopped
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 2 tbsp grated coconut
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 3 dried red chillies
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp ghee
- Salt, to taste
- 3 cups water
For tempering:
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/4 tsp nigella seeds
- 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
40 minutes
Instructions
- Soak the Dal: Begin by soaking the green moong dal in hot water for 30 minutes.
- Cook the Dal: In a pan, add the soaked dal with 3 cups of water. Cook until the dal becomes soft and fully cooked.
- Add Vegetables and Spices: Add turmeric powder, bay leaf, salt, and the chopped carrots, green beans, cabbage, and peas to the dal. Cover the pan and cook until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare the Spice Mixture: In a separate pan, dry roast cumin seeds and dried red chillies for 1 minute, then let them cool. Grind the mixture in a blender or grinder.
- Temper the Dalma: Heat ghee in the same pan. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, nigella seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Once they begin to sizzle, add the grated ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- Combine Dal and Tempering: Add the cooked dal and vegetable mixture to the pan with the tempering and stir well. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Finish the Dalma: Finally, add the grated coconut, stir it in, and turn off the heat.
Serving Suggestion
Serve the Oriya Style Moong Dalma with steamed rice and a side of Ghanta Tarkari for a complete and flavorful meal.
Enjoy the goodness of Oriya cuisine with this nutritious, protein-packed dish!
