Butternut Yellow Mung Dal

Yellow mung dal, also referred to as yellow moong, is versatile and quick to prepare as it does not involve any soaking. Butternut squash, or pumpkin, is perfect in this dal. It uses the Bengali five spice panch phoron, which is a combination of fennel, fenugreek, nigella, black or brown mustard and cumin seeds. in the Spice Blends chapter to make your own. This combo is packed full of flavour and goodness, making this dal truly memorable.