Mung Bean Dal With Apples and Coconut Tarka
Mung beans are commonly used in Indian cuisine and are known for their high protein and fiber content.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.
Mung Bean Dal With Apples and Coconut Tarka
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the mung beans and soak them in water for 2 hours.
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In a large pot, add the soaked mung beans, water, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the mung beans are tender.
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In a separate pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter, add curry leaves and sauté for a minute.
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Add diced apple to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
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Pour in coconut milk and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
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Add the cooked mung beans to the pan and mix well.
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Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Stir in lemon juice and fresh cilantro.
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Serve hot with rice or naan bread.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
