Bhaja Muger Dal Recipe

• 1 c. Yellow split mung beans
• 5 c. Water
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric
• 2 x Green chiles
• 3/4 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 2 tsp Cumin, grnd
• 2 tsp Coriander, grnd
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
• 1 x Bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp Kalonji seeds
• 3 Tbsp. Ginger, chopped
• 1 tsp Green chile, seeded & chopped
• 1/4 tsp Garam masala Lemon -=Or possibly=- lime juice" unit="tb" qty="2 Ghee, optional Green chile, slivered, for garnish

1. Place mung beans on ungreased griddle or possibly in a skillet over medium to medium-low heat.
2. Stirring often, roast the dal for 8 to 10 min.
3. The dal will acquire a lighter colour & emit a nutty aroma.
4. Be careful which they don't turn a dark brown.
5. Transfer to a bowl & wash if you like.
6. Bring water to a boil & stir in the dal along with the turmeric & whole chiles.
7. Simmer, covered, till the dal is tender, 35 to 45 min.
8. While cooking, uncover & stir occasionally.
9. Add in salt, sugar, cumin & coriander.
10. Keep hot.
11. Heat oil in a skillet.
12. Add in bay leaf & kalonji & fry for a few seconds.
13. Add in ginger & chopped green chile & fry till the ginger is lightly browned that should be no more than 2 min.
14. Stir constantly.
15. Pour into the dal & mix well.
16. Simmer for a further couple of min & remove from heat.
17. Blend in the garam masala, lemon or possibly lime juice & ghee if you like.
18. Cover & let stand to let the flavours develop.
19. Garnish & serve.
20. Bengal Region"

beans, water, turmeric, green chiles, salt, sugar, cumin, coriander, vegetable oil, bay leaf, kalonji seeds, ginger, green chile, garam masala

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bhaja-muger-dal-84291 (may not work)