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curried mung dhal

The Best Curried Mung Dhal

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The perfect nourishing meal to help balance your body and mind. This Curried Mung Dhal is simple to make, highly nutritious and will leave you feeling energetic and satisfied.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 dutch oven or large saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium brown onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 1 1 1/2 inch piece of ginger finely chopped
  • 1 green capsicum finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp mild curry powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 cup mung dhal (split mung beans)
  • 1 13 ounce can of finely chopped tomatoes I find the Mutta Polpa brand the absolute best!
  • 1 13.5 ounce can of coconut milk
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Put the oil and ghee into a dutch oven or large saucepan and place on medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and fry for 8 minutes, stirring frequently until soft. Add the garlic, ginger and capsicum and fry for an additional 2 minutes until the aroma is released.
  • Add the curry powder, salt, and mung dhal and stir through for a minute, then add the tomatoes, coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 30-40 min with the lid slightly on it, stirring occasionally until the dhal are soft but still holding their shape. Once cooked stir through lemon juice.
  • Divide the soup into four bowls and top it off with fresh yogurt, sprinkle with coriander leaves and enjoy.