Moong Mohon(মুগ মোহন)

 Moong Mohon Recipe

A traditional and flavorful Bengali dish, Moong Mohon is a delightful preparation made with roasted moong dal, coconut, and a mix of spices. Here's the recipe:

Ingredients

Moong dal (split yellow lentils) – 1 cup

Grated coconut – 1/2 cup

Ghee (clarified butter) – 2 tablespoons

Bay leaf – 1

Whole cumin seeds – 1/2 teaspoon

Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon

Red chili powder – 1/4 teaspoon

Sugar – 1 tablespoon (adjust to taste)

Salt – to taste

Water – 3-4 cups (adjust for desired consistency)

Cashews and raisins – 2 tablespoons each (optional)

Instructions

1. Roast the Moong Dal

Dry roast the moong dal in a pan on low heat until golden and aromatic. Wash it thoroughly and set aside.

2. Cook the Dal

In a pot, boil the roasted moong dal with turmeric powder and water until soft and mushy. You can use a pressure cooker for faster results.

3. Prepare the Coconut

Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan, add grated coconut, and sauté until lightly golden. Set aside.

4. Tempering

In the same pan, heat the remaining ghee. Add bay leaf and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.

5. Combine

Pour the cooked dal into the pan with the tempering. Add the sautéed coconut, red chili powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well.

6. Optional Garnish

Add cashews and raisins, if using, and cook the mixture on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.

7. Adjust Consistency

Add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

8. Serve

Serve hot with steamed rice, pulao, or luchi (fried bread).

Enjoy your aromatic and sweet-savory Moong Mohon, a perfect festive dish!