Bhaja muger dal Recipe

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Bhaja muger dal

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Ingredients:

Procedures:

1	Place mung beans on ungreased griddle or in a skillet over medium to medium-low heat.
2	Stirring often, roast the dal for 8 to 10 minutes.
3	The dal will acquire a lighter colour & emit a nutty aroma.
4	Be careful that they do not turn a dark brown.
5	Transfer to a bowl & wash if desired.
6	Bring water to a boil & stir in the dal along with the turmeric & whole chiles.
7	Simmer, covered, until the dal is tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
8	While cooking, uncover & stir occasionally.
9	Add salt, sugar, cumin & coriander.
10	Keep warm.
11	Heat oil in a skillet.
12	Add bay leaf & kalonji & fry for a few seconds.
13	Add ginger & minced green chile & fry until the ginger is lightly browned which should be no more than 2 minutes.
14	Stir constantly.
15	Pour into the dal & mix well.
16	Simmer for a further couple of minutes & remove from heat.
17	Blend in the garam masala, lemon or lime juice & ghee if desired.
18	Cover & let stand to let the flavours develop.
19	Garnish & serve.
20	Bharti kirchner, "the healthy cuisine of india: recipes from the bengal region