If you love comforting Indian food with a healthy twist, this Moong Dal Chicken Curry is the recipe your family has been waiting for. This unique combination of soft moong dal and tender chicken creates a rich, creamy, and deeply flavourful curry that feels both traditional and nourishing — the kind of dish that reminds you of home.
What makes this recipe truly special is the use of Dadi Ka Gharana Instant Tadka Base, made with fresh onion, ginger, and garlic. It saves you 15 minutes of prep work while delivering the same authentic homemade taste — without the peeling, chopping, and grinding.
Why This Recipe Is Special
Most chicken curries are rich and heavy. Moong dal changes everything — it adds a light, smooth texture that makes the dish easier to digest and far more wholesome. This curry is:
- High in protein — from both chicken and moong dal
- Easy to digest — moong dal is one of the lightest lentils
- Perfect for the whole family including children
- Great with roti, naan, rice, or even as a bowl meal
- Quick to cook — ready in under 30 minutes with Dadi Ka Gharana
The creamy moong dal gravy blends beautifully with chicken and spices, creating a comforting dish full of aroma and warmth.
Ingredients
- 250g chicken (curry cut)
- 1 cup moong dal (soaked for 2 hours)
- 2–3 tbsp Dadi Ka Gharana Ginger, Garlic & Onion Instant Tadka Base
- 2 tomatoes (chopped)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- Fresh coriander for garnish
How To Make Moong Dal Chicken Curry — Step by Step
Step 1 – Prepare the Moong Dal
Wash and soak moong dal for 2 hours. Half-boil the soaked dal in water with a pinch of turmeric until soft. Blend into a smooth paste. This forms the creamy, rich base of the curry and gives it that restaurant-style thick gravy without any cream.
Step 2 – Start the Tadka
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil or ghee in a deep pan on medium flame. Add 2–3 tablespoons of Dadi Ka Gharana Instant Tadka Base directly into the hot oil. Stir for 30–45 seconds until golden and deeply aromatic. No chopping, no peeling — the onion, ginger, and garlic are already in there, ready to bloom.
Step 3 – Cook the Chicken
Add chicken pieces to the tadka. Mix well and cook on medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken starts to brown and the raw smell disappears.
Step 4 – Add Tomatoes & Spices
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix everything together and cook for 3–4 minutes until the tomatoes become completely soft and oil begins to separate from the masala. This is when the magic happens — your kitchen will smell incredible.
Step 5 – Add the Moong Dal Gravy
Add your prepared moong dal paste to the pan and mix well with the chicken masala. Add water to reach your preferred gravy consistency — thicker for a dal-like feel, thinner for a curry. Cover and cook on low flame for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, so all the flavours come together perfectly.
Step 6 – Finish & Serve
Sprinkle garam masala, garnish with freshly chopped coriander, and serve hot. That's your Moong Dal Chicken Curry — done in under 30 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
This curry tastes best with:
- Jeera rice — the cumin pairs perfectly with the moong dal base
- Tandoori roti or butter naan
- Bajra roti for a healthy, rustic combination
- Simple steamed rice
- As a high-protein bowl topped with a squeeze of lemon
Why Use Dadi Ka Gharana Instant Tadka Base?
Every great Indian curry starts with the same three things — onion, ginger, and garlic. Preparing them fresh takes time, effort, and a lot of mess. Dadi Ka Gharana Instant Tadka Base is made from real, naturally dried onion, ginger, and garlic — no preservatives, no artificial colour, no shortcuts on quality.
With Dadi Ka Gharana you:
- Save 15–20 minutes of prep every time you cook
- Get consistent homestyle flavour in every dish
- Cook with clean, honest ingredients your family can trust
- Never run out of fresh ginger or garlic mid-recipe again
"Kaatna aur peesna hai sab puraana… ab bas chalao Dadi Ka Gharana!"
This Moong Dal Chicken Curry is proof that homemade cooking can be both easy and absolutely delicious. Try it this weekend and let us know how it turned out.
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