{"id":"recipe_1627029cff","slug":"moong-dal-soup-muger-dal-er-jhol","title":"Moong Dal Soup (Muger Dal-er Jhol)","description":"A comforting, protein-packed Bengali-style yellow moong dal soup. The lentils are dry-roasted for a unique nutty aroma before being simmered with ginger and tempered with aromatic spices.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup yellow moong dal","name":"Moong Dal","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"split yellow","notes":"dry roasted","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"4 cups water","name":"Water","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"for boiling and consistency","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 tsp turmeric powder","name":"Turmeric","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp salt, or to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tbsp ghee","name":"Ghee","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"can substitute with vegetable oil for vegan option","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/2 tsp cumin seeds","name":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"seeds","notes":"whole","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 dry red chilies","name":"Red Chili","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"dried red","notes":"","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 bay leaf","name":"Bay Leaf","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole dried","notes":"","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tsp grated ginger","name":"Ginger","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"grated","notes":"fresh","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"2 green chilies, slit","name":"Green chili","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"slit green","notes":"adjust for spice level","group":"Base","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1/2 tsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"typical in Bengali cuisine for balance","group":"Base","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Add the moong dal to a pan over medium heat. Dry roast, stirring constantly, until the dal turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Remove from heat immediately.","group":"Preparation","title":"Add the moong dal","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Rinse the roasted dal thoroughly under cold water. Transfer to a pot (or pressure cooker) with 4 cups of water, turmeric, and slit green chilies. Boil until the dal is soft and mashable (about 15-20 minutes in a regular pot).","group":"Cooking","title":"Rinse the roasted dal thoroughly under cold water","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a separate small pan, heat ghee. Add cumin seeds, dry red chilies, and bay leaf. When the seeds sizzle, add the grated ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.","group":"Tempering (Tadka)","title":"Heat ghee","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Tempering (Tadka)"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the tempering mixture over the cooked dal. Add salt and sugar. Stir well and simmer for another 3-5 minutes to let the flavors meld. Adjust consistency with a little warm water if the soup is too thick.","group":"Finishing","title":"Pour the tempering mixture","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Dry roasting the moong dal is the secret to the authentic 'Sona Muger Dal' flavor found in Bengali cuisine. Do not skip this step.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Bengali"]},"course":["soup","side"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["heavy bottom pan","soup pot","grater"],"diet":["vegetarian","high_protein","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"l","note":"approximate volume"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dal can be boiled in advance and tempered right before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. The dal will thicken as it cools; add a splash of water when reheating.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop or in a microwave, adding water to achieve soup consistency."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_1627029cff%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=a6a6ff81-60d7-483a-849b-700ef1aebfe7","imageAlt":"Moong Dal Soup (Muger Dal-er Jhol) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["healthy","protein","lentils","bengali","comfort food","yellow dal"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Moong Dal Soup (Muger Dal-er Jhol)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T18:46:57.216Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T18:46:57.216Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_758c4d0ae6","slug":"indian-vegetable-soup","title":"Indian Vegetable Soup","description":"A comforting, aromatic, and nutritious Indian-style vegetable soup (Shorba) flavored with warm spices and ginger.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","low_fat","low_sodium"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_758c4d0ae6%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c15e44c7-59cf-4f8d-bbdc-0f5c11a6d65d","imageAlt":"Indian Vegetable Soup — recipe cover","tags":["healthy","vegetable soup","indian cuisine","low calorie","vegan"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_3e3b5dfbee","slug":"makai-ka-shorba-indian-corn-soup","title":"Makai ka Shorba (Indian Corn Soup)","description":"A comforting and aromatic Indian-style sweet corn soup infused with ginger, green chilies, and tempered with cumin. 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