Tempered Yellow Mung Beans

Moong ko Daal

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4 to 6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Food and Flavours from Nepal

By Jyoti Pathak

Published 2023

  • About

This is one of the most common types of daal, made from skinless split yellow mung beans, which cook quickly and do not require soaking. There are just two basic steps in cooking this recipe: first simmer the beans, and then add tempered spices and butter. Be careful not to overcook the beans or they will become pasty and gooey. This daal is considered a comfort food in Nepal and soothes an ailing stomach when served with plain boiled rice. It is nutrient-packed and is often served to toddl