Ingredients
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1 cup soaked moong dal (soaked for 2-3 hours)For Dal:
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1/2 cup water
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Salt to taste
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1/4 tsp turmeric powder
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tsp roasted cumin (jeera) powderFor Special Masala:
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1 tsp dry mango (amchur) powder
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1 tsp chaat masala
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1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
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Salt to taste
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Chopped onionsFor Toppings:
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Chopped tomatoes
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Finely chopped green chillies
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Imli (tamarind) ki meethi chutney
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Coriander tikhi chutney
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Crushed papdi (for crunch)
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Fresh coriander leaves
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Pomegranate seeds
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Fresh lemon juice
About
Dal Moradabadi Chaat is a flavorful North Indian snack made with moong dal, seasoned with spices, and garnished with tangy toppings. Cooked moong dal is mashed and topped with green chutney, tamarind chutney, chopped onions, tomatoes, and a squeeze of lemon. Roasted cumin, chaat masala, and red chilli powder add a burst of flavor. This healthy, protein-rich chaat is served warm and is both comforting and delicious. It’s a popular street food from Moradabad, known for its simple yet satisfying taste.
Steps
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In a pressure cooker, add 1 cup soaked moong dal, ½ cup water, salt, turmeric powder, and butter. Pressure cook for 3 whistles. Once cooked, stir the dal until it becomes smooth. |
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In a small bowl, prepare the special masala by mixing roasted cumin powder, dry mango powder, chaat masala, black pepper, and salt. |
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To plate the chaat, layer the hot dal on a plate and add a bit of butter on top. Add chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies, imli ki meethi chutney, coriander chutney, and crushed papdi for crunch. |
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Garnish with coriander leaves, pomegranate seeds, and sprinkle the special masala. Finish by squeezing fresh lemon juice on top. Enjoy your Dal Moradabadi Chaat! |
