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Turai Ki Sabji

Turai ki Sabji

Turai ki sabji recipe with split yellow moong lentils is easy to make and tastes delicious. It is healthy and makes for a great lunch with roti or paratha.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 5 People

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp Oil
  • 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/4th Cup Moong Dal (Soaked for 2 hrs)
  • 2 Nos. Finely Chopped Tomatoes
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 500 gms Gilki/Turai

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pan. Splutter cumin seeds.
  • To it add soaked and strained yellow moong dal. Mix well.
  • Cover and cook till dal is tender (for about 5-8 mins.).
  • Next add tomatoes, give it a nice mix.
  • Cover and cook till tomatoes turn mushy.
  • Uncover, mash tomatoes a bit using the back of the spatula.
  • Flavour the sabzi with salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder.
  • Mix everything well.
  • Finally add turai and mix well.
  • Cover and cook till done.
  • Serve it with hot roti or puri.

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Notes

Do not overcook after adding turai, else it will turn mushy.
Adjust the spices as per taste.
Soak moong dal in advance.