Macher Matha Diye Moog Dal

Macher Matha Diye Moog Dal

Indian, Side, Moog dal, Yellow lentil, Bengali fish recipe, Bengali dal
Cooks in    Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup moog dal
  • 2 ½ cups warm water
  • 1 fish head, deep fried
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon mustard oil
  • Salt to taste
Directions
  • Pour the unwashed lentils in a thick bottom sauce pan and roast till the lentil turns a light shade of brown. Take out of the flame and wash. Pour in the warm water and salt; boil till the dal is cooked. Add extra water if the dal tends to dry out.
  • Add the deep fried fish head to the dal
  • Heat a skillet, pour in the oil. Temper with whole cumin seeds. As the seeds starts sputtering add to the boiled dal. Add in the spices, ginger paste and cook for 5-7mins more
  • Serve with warm white rice and fries of choice.

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