Dinner for 2
Broccoli Mung Bean Dal
Whole mung beans and lentils simmer with vegetables, spices, and broccoli for a hearty one-pot vegan stew.
$7.44for 4 servings
$1.86 per serving$7.44 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 145 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
| Lentils and split peas$0.11/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.74Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.28Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.72 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry whole red lentils/indian brown lentils
- 1/2 cup dry whole mung/moong beans
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 tsp oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 dried red chili
- 5 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 inch ginger finely chopped
- 1 generous pinch of asafetida (optional)
- 1/2 red onion finely chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 3/4 tsp salt or to taste (optional)
- 3/4 cup chopped broccoli
- 1/4 cup chopped sweet mini peppers or red bell pepper
- chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
- add chipotle pepper flakes/powder for a smoky dal
- add a tablespoon or so cashew cream to the dal before serving
Steps
- Soak the mung beans and lentils in water for 120 minutes, then drain and rinse them.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the cumin, bay leaf, chili, onion, garlic, and ginger for 5 minutes.
- Add the beans, lentils, tomato, coriander, and 2 1/2 cups water, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the broccoli, mini peppers, garam masala, salt, and pepper, then simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until tender.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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