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Cabbage Dal Recipe

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A delicious moong dal recipe with shredded cabbage. Serve with vegetable pulao or rotis for a healthy and balanced Indian meal.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Dal
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 -6

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups moong dal washed and soaked for 2 hours
  • 3-4 cups shredded or grated cabbage
  • 1/2 cup onion cubed
  • 1 cup tomato cubed
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp ghee or oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 cup sliced shallots or onions
  • 3-4 dry red chillies
  • A pinch of hing
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Soak the moong dal for about 2 hours. This step is optional but helps the dal cook soft and easier to mash up
  • Add the soaked dal, cabbage, turmeric, onions, and tomatoes to a pressure cooker
  • Add enough water to cover it by an inch, mix well, and pressure cook for 20 mins or 4 whistles
  • Let the pressure subside by letting the cooker cool down
  • Then, heat the ghee or oil and add the cumin seeds
  • When they sizzle and turn brown, add the shallots or onions and the red chillies
  • Fry until the onions turn golden brown
  • Add a pinch of hing and mix well
  • Dunk the tempering into the dal, add salt and mix well
  • Serve hot with rice or roti
  • You can also add some curry leaves or coriander leaves as garnish