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Beginner/30 min/Serves 4/Indian/Mild spice

Yellow Lentil Dal with Steamed Rice

Soft moong dal finished with a hot cumin and garlic tempering, spooned over steamed rice.

By Vegan Cook — published 1 August 2026

Time30 min
Servings4
SkillBeginner
CuisineIndian
SpiceMild
Best forLunch
Calories / serving320
AllergensNone declared

Ingredients

Serves 4.

  • 1 cupyellow moong dal
  • 1/2 tspturmeric
  • 1 tspcumin seeds
  • 3 clovesgarlic, sliced
  • 1tomato, chopped
  • 1 tbspoil
  • to tastesalt

Cookware

  • Pressure cooker
  • Small pan

Method

Read each step end-to-end before starting.

  1. 01

    Cook the dal

    Pressure cook the rinsed moong dal with turmeric, salt and three cups of water for three whistles.

  2. 02

    Make the tempering

    Heat the oil, add the cumin seeds and garlic and fry until fragrant and golden.

  3. 03

    Add the tomato

    Stir in the tomato and cook until it collapses.

  4. 04

    Finish

    Pour the tempering into the dal, simmer five minutes and serve with steamed rice.

Allergen profile

Every recipe here is fully plant-based. Cross-contamination risk depends on your kitchen — check all packaging.

Free from
SulphitePeanutSoyGlutenTree Nuts
Contains
No declared allergens.