Dill Leaves and Mung Beans Curry (Moong Dal Dill Leaves Side Dish)
Cooking is one of my passions. I like to make nutritious and tasty foods at home.
A Nutrient-Rich and Delicious Curry
Dill leaves contain many nutrients. It helps lower high cholesterol. It possesses anti-cancer properties. Dill leaves pair very well with yellow lentils. The curry I made with dill leaves, mung beans, and spices was very delicious and nutrient-dense. It was smooth, silky, and yummy. I served it with chapati. Moreover, this recipe took less time to make.
Now, let me share with you the recipe.
Cook Time
Prep time | Cook time | Ready in | Yields |
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15 min | 15 min | 30 min | Serves 3 people |
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mung beans
- 1 packed cup dill leaves, washed, stem removed, leaves chopped
- 2 small tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1/2 inch ginger, roughly chopped
- 1 green chili, broken
- 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2-3 pinches garam masala powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
Instructions:
- Cook mung beans (moong dal) and chopped dill leaves, adding some water. If you are using a pressure cooker, cook the mixture up to a whistle and simmer for 2 minutes. Don't cook it for a longer time. Set aside.
- Make a paste of chopped tomatoes, ginger, and green chilies. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep-bottomed pan. Throw in cumin seeds. Let them crackle. Add finely chopped onions and garlic cloves. Saute until they become pinkish.
- Add the paste. Saute, until it starts leaving the oil in the edges.
- Throw in all the spice powders and salt. Continue the sauteing for 10 seconds.
- Add the cooked mixture of mung beans and dill leaves. Cook until it boils nicely and simmers for a minute. Turn off the flame.
- Your favorite dill leaves and mung beans curry is ready! Garnish it with a few fresh dill leaves.
- Serve this yummy curry with roti, chapati, or steamed rice. Enjoy the combo!
Photo Tutorial:

Step one: Wash mung beans in water. Cook it with chopped dill leaves, adding some water as per instructions. Don't overcook them. Set aside.

Step three: Heat oil in a deep-bottomed pan. Throw in cumin seeds. Let them crackle. Add chopped garlic and onions. Saute until they become pinkish.

Step four: Now, add all the spices as per instructions. Also, add salt. Saute the mixture for 10 seconds.

Step five: Add cooked mung beans and lentil mixture. Mix well with the contents in the pan. Add some water if needed. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and simmer for a minute. Turn off the heat.