Moongi Makhni Dried Skinless Split Mung Beans Dal Recipe

Its smooth yellowish buttery and creamy Dal with bits of tomatoes and spinach. Moongi is also called Dhuli Moong Dal.

It is served hot with a dollop of Makhan (Indian Cultured Butter). In United States, you may serve it with a dollop of Sour Cream

There is no need to presoak these beans.

Ingredients

Basic Dal

1. Water: 6 Cups
2. Dhuli Moong Dal (Skinless split Mung beans): 2 Cups
3. Turmeric powder: ¼  teaspoon
4. Ghee: 2 teaspoons

5. Chopped Spinach: 1 cup

Makhani Masala

1. Cooking oil: 3 Tablespoon

2. Finely chopped onion:  1½ Cup

3. Salt: 1 teaspoon or to taste

4. Cayenne powder: 1 teaspoon

3. Minced Garlic: 1 Tablespoon

4. Finely chopped ginger: 1 Tablespoon

5. Chopped Serrano: 3

6. Garam Masala Standard Frying Punjabi: 1 Tablespoons

7. Yogurt: ¼ Cup

8. Chopped tomatoes: 1 cup

Use Roma Tomatoes, Cut them in quarters, Discard seeds

9. Amchoor (Dried Mango powder): ½ teaspoon

10. Un-salted Butter: ½ Cup

11. Heavy Whipping Cream: ½ Cup

Garnish

Ginger julienne cut: 2 Tablespoon

Chopped Cilantro: 2 Tablespoon

Fresh Serrano Chopped

Method

Basic Dal

1. Wash and Rinse beans. Select a heavy stock pot. Bring the water to a boil. Add beans remaining ingredients except spinach. Bring it to a boil again. Add about a teaspoon of Ghee. Let it simmer on medium heat. The purpose of the oil is to break the surface tension to avoid boil over. It will take about 15 minutes after boiling. 

2. Add Spinach. Bring to boil. Simmer about 5 minutes.

Makhni Masala

1. In a separate pan, heat cooking oil.

2. Add onions, salt and cayenne pepper. Sauté till edges of brown.

3. Add Garlic, ginger, and Serrano. Sauté about 2 minutes.

4. Add Garam Masala. Sauté about 2 minute

5. Add yogurt. Stir and fry till all the yogurt is consumed.

5. Add tomatoes and Amchoor. Bring to a boil. Cook till tomatoes are softened. DO NOT smash tomatoes. You want cooked tomato pieces. It will take about 5 minute

6. Transfer to Dal.

7. Stir in Butter and Cream. Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.

Garnish to serve