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coconut moong dal

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

Cooking Time: 25 Minutes

Serves: 4 People

Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow moong dal

  • 2 tbsp Advait Wood Pressed Coconut Oil

  • ¼ cup freshly grated coconut

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 green chillies, slit

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • ½ tsp turmeric powder

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

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For Tempering

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  • 1 tsp mustard seeds

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 dried red chilli

  • 8–10 fresh curry leaves

  • A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

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Best Served With

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  • Steamed Rice

  • Kerala Red Rice

  • Jeera Rice

  • Papad

  • Cucumber Salad

  • Homemade Pickle

 Method

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Wash the moong dal thoroughly and pressure cook it with turmeric and enough water until soft.

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Heat Advait Wood Pressed Coconut Oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilli, curry leaves, and hing. Let the spices crackle and become aromatic.

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Lightly mash the cooked dal and adjust the consistency by adding warm water if needed.

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Pour the hot tempering over the dal and mix gently.

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Stir in the grated coconut and salt, then simmer on low heat for 3–4 minutes.

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Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Cooking Tips

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🥥 Freshly grated coconut gives the dal a naturally creamy texture.

🌿 Add the tempering just before serving for maximum aroma.

🍋 A squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving adds a refreshing finish.

Why Use Advait Wood Pressed Coconut Oil?

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Its naturally rich coconut aroma blends beautifully with moong dal and fresh coconut, giving this simple dish an authentic South Indian taste while enhancing every spoonful.

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