In this interactive, virtual cooking class Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels—family style. This time Marianne will be serving up moong dal, one of the most commonly used lentils in Indian cuisine. Moong dal, also known as yellow mong lentils, is a simple dish that is cooked with fragrant herbs and spices. It can be eaten as a side or it can be eaten as a filling vegetarian meal. This healthy lentil dish is both delicious and protein-packed, and it’s the perfect quick weeknight dinner. It’s more important than ever to sit down with your family and share stories over delicious meals, and Marianne will show you how to accomplish moong dal in an hour. Here’s to more adventures at home!

Marianne Tshihamba has traveled the world pursuing new flavors and demystifying unfamiliar ingredients. Here in the Washington area, she has scouted countless international grocery stores that stock their shelves with a wide range of products to serve the needs of our diverse community. Good food knows no boundaries or borders.