🥣 Pakistani-Style Moong–Masoor Dal

This comforting Moong–Masoor Dal is a simple homemade Pakistani dish made with a mix of yellow moong and red lentils. It’s lightly spiced, rich with ghee and garlic, and finished with a fragrant garnish—perfect with rice or fresh naan.

🧾 Ingredients

• ½ cup moong dal (yellow lentils)
• ½ cup red lentils (masoor dal)
• 4 cups water
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder (dhania powder)
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2–3 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp whole cumin seeds (jeera)
• A pinch of garam masala
• Fried onions (for garnish)
• Fresh coriander (for garnish)
• A little extra ghee (for topping)

🍲 Method

1. Prepare and cook the lentils

• Wash both lentils thoroughly in a cooker and drain.
• Add 4 cups of water.
• Add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric, salt, and chopped onion.
• Bring to a boil, then cover with lid.
• Once the cooker gives a whistle, cook for another 15 minutes.
• Turn off heat and open the cooker.
• Let the dal simmer on low heat.

2. Prepare the garlic ghee tempering

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• In a separate pan, heat ghee.
• Add garlic paste and fry until golden brown.
• Pour this hot ghee mixture into the cooked lentils.

3. Final cooking

• Let the dal cook on low heat for another 5 minutes.
• Add a pinch of garam masala and mix well.

4. Garnish and serve

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• Dish out the dal.
• Garnish with fried onions and fresh coriander.
• Add a small amount of ghee on top for extra flavor.
• Serve hot with boiled rice, naan, or chapatti.

💡 Tips

• Slightly mash the dal for a creamier texture.
• Adjust spices to your taste.
• Ghee adds authentic flavor—don’t skip it if possible.