Moong dal narkol diye (split moong lentil with coconut)

Posted by: Mala D

Usually when a Bong mentions dal with coconut, people assume it must be Bengal gram (cholar dal), but moong dal also has a tasty recipe with coconut. This is prepared mostly during religious ceremony as moong is supposed to be very light compared to other protein-heavy lentils. It can also be had on a normal day as preparing it doesn't take long.

Ingredients:
Split moong dal: 100 gms
Grated coconut: 150 gms
Green chillies: 3-4
Dry red chilles: 2 nos
Bayleaf: 2
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
Clarified butter(desi ghee)/refined oil: 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder: 1 tsp
Salt: to taste
Sugar: 1 tsp
Water

Method:
Wash the moong dal once & pressure cook it with half glass of water, salt & turmeric powder. When done,cool & whisk it well & add 1-1/2 glass of hot water.
Heat oil/ghee in a deep & wide pan & add cumin seeds, bayleaf & dry red chilli. Add the grated coconut & fry on low flame till it slightly changes colour. Add chopped green chillies & pour the dal over it. Mix well & check the salt. Add sugar & bring the dal to a boil. The consistency should be medium. You can also garnish it with lots of raw grated coconut. Serve hot with rice.