Green Moong Dal – Green Gram Dal Recipe
Green Moong Dal curry has been around for years yet the popularity that it enjoys is not close to what it deserves. With a full serving of rich high-quality protein in every bite, green moong dal is one of the most inexpensive superfoods on the market today. So, today I would like to share a recipe that will bring the best of green moong dal to your kitchen table.
Green Moong Dal Curry is one you can pair with rice or roti. So it is a good option for lunch or dinner. The list of ingredients I have is long, but they are all chosen for a good reason as they all make a vital contribution to make this a healthy recipe. For example, ginger is added to counteract any bloating sensation that is typical with moong dal. Likewise, grated turmeric neutralizes the spiciness from the chillis, besides contributing to the flavor.
The result is a full protein packed curry that will deliver the taste on a budget. Check my video for all the details. NOte that you will need to soak the dal to ensure it cooks fast. You can also sprout the dal it gives the same taste. Not only that sprouted dal comes with tons of health benefits. Try it today and share your opinion. It is too good a dinner option for you to pass by.
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Here are the recipe details….
Green Moong Dal - Green Gram Dal Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry whole green Moong Dal/ Green Gram
- 1 medium size onions
- 2 small tomatoes
- 3 green chilies
- 3 tsp grated ginger
- 10 curry leaves
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal/ split black Gram
- 1 tsp cumin seeds/ jeera
- 1 tsp grated turmeric root or use 1/4 tsp TP
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- 1-2 tsp red chili powder adjust to your spice level
- 3 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves/ cilantro
Instructions
- Soak Green Moong Dal for 4 hours.
- Follow this procedure for cooking them: cook the dal with 1 ½ cups water in an instant pot for 6 minutes followed by a quick release. Place them aside. If you are using a non-electrical pressure cooker, allow 2 whistles.
- Place a pan over medium heat add coconut oil.
- When oil heats up, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and urad dal. Fry until the urad dal turns golden.
- Add red chilies and curry leaves and stir a few seconds.
- Add ginger, green chilies, and grated turmeric roots and continue to stir well.
- Add onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft
- Add coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder.
- Cook for about 30 seconds. Add water and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add salt, cooked green Moong Dal and stir well. Simmer for 2-3 minutes with a lid on.
- As the curry starts to boil, switch off the heat.
- Drizzle some freshly squeezed lemon juice and add chopped cilantro.
- Green Moong Dal is ready! Serve hot with rice or rotis!
Check out my video here:
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Pavani
March 16, 2018 at 1:29 amThat is such a healthy and nutritious curry with moong dal. That sounds delicious to serve with rice or roti. Thank you for sharing.
Uma Srinivas
March 16, 2018 at 1:39 amThank you Pavani. Yes very true!
Sujata Roy
March 16, 2018 at 2:29 amA healthy and delicious dish. Dal looks so inviting. Superb share.
Uma Srinivas
March 16, 2018 at 5:00 amThank you Sujata!
Freda @ Aromatic essence
March 16, 2018 at 2:50 amAn inexpensive superfood as you say! This definitely needs to be included more in our diets, the dal looks warm and comforting, I could have that plain 🙂
Uma Srinivas
March 16, 2018 at 5:02 amTrue. I always buy a big bag of Moong Dal. Thank you Freda!
Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner
March 16, 2018 at 9:40 amLoaded with healthy stuffs.. Im not a great fan of Moong Dal but this looks yumm.. Will try..
Uma Srinivas
March 17, 2018 at 2:09 pmDo try let me how you like it. Thank you Sharmila!
Jagruti
March 16, 2018 at 9:41 pmAlmost every Wednesday I prepare Moong Curry, Now I have another version of it:) Healthy and packed with all the goodness!
Drashti Dholakia
March 17, 2018 at 6:19 amSuch a nutritious and yummy recipe..Can enjoy it with steamed rice
Uma Srinivas
March 17, 2018 at 2:10 pmYes right:)
priya satheesh
March 17, 2018 at 12:25 pmDal looks delicious and absolutely nutritious.
themadscientiststskitchen
March 17, 2018 at 3:07 pmWow! Drooling here. You reminded me of Amma! She used to make moong just like you, Yummy.
Uma Srinivas
March 18, 2018 at 3:11 amThank you:) That’s really good to hear:)
Nivedita Thadani
March 17, 2018 at 4:41 pmHealthy bowl of daal. Goes well with chapati, rice and even just like that. I too make the same way sometimes replace ginger with garlic and tomato with tamarind pulp.
Uma Srinivas
March 18, 2018 at 3:09 amThank you! I like to eat with rice 🙂
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth
March 18, 2018 at 7:20 amWe love moong dal with our rice or even more with puttu. This curry sounds super delicious, the gravy is nice and thick…
Avin
March 18, 2018 at 5:36 pmOne of my favorite daal to eat. Love the simple vedio😛
firsttimercook
March 18, 2018 at 7:17 pmLove this protien packed dal, so delicious 😋😋
sapana
March 18, 2018 at 10:25 pmGreen moong dal is a must at our house once in a week. Love the use of coconut oil.
Uma Srinivas
March 18, 2018 at 11:34 pmOr really! that’s good. Thanks Sapana.
sujitha
March 19, 2018 at 1:39 amNutritious rich gravy for roti’s.. Pictures are awesome.. I usually use ghee for tempering, coconut oil in this recipe is quite interesting..
Uma Srinivas
March 19, 2018 at 2:44 amI don’t use ghee. Coconut oil gives nice aroma to the dal. Thank you Sujitha.
sonal
March 19, 2018 at 1:52 ami love mung dal. Your pictures are very tempting and recipe is perfect for anyday meal and good nutrition. love it Uma.
Uma Srinivas
March 19, 2018 at 2:42 amThank you Sonal!
Jayashree
March 19, 2018 at 7:53 amLove this one and one of the ideal food for vegetarians. Your looks delicious Uma
Uma Srinivas
March 19, 2018 at 2:04 pmThank you Jayashree!
Jyoti Babel
March 19, 2018 at 9:31 amOne of my favourite dal. I make a similar version with split green moong dal. Ultimate comfort food and so nutritious too.
Uma Srinivas
March 19, 2018 at 2:03 pmThat’s sounds good too! Thank Jyoti!
Seema Doraiswamy Sriram
March 19, 2018 at 9:43 amLovely comforting recipe Uma. it will be so beautiful with some Phulkas
Uma Srinivas
March 19, 2018 at 2:02 pmI agree 🙂 Thank you Seema.
Vidya Narayan
March 19, 2018 at 11:22 amThis is a meal by itself and we usually end up having a bowl of this piping hot dal for dinner in winters. High in protein, keeps you full and very economical, local ingredient not to forget is the best way to keep fit.
Uma Srinivas
March 19, 2018 at 2:02 pmWe do the same thing as well. Thank you Vidya!
Lathiya
March 19, 2018 at 10:04 pmI love green gram and I make it different with coconut…this looks delicious.. will try your way too
Bhawana
March 20, 2018 at 3:51 pmgreen moong dal is my favorite with rice. It is more like soup as well for us if roti or rice is not ready. a great recipe share.
Sandhya
March 22, 2018 at 5:15 pmGreen mung are a favorite and I am happy to have another recipe, Uma.
Uma Srinivas
March 22, 2018 at 7:33 pmThank you Sandhya! Glad you liked it:)
Swati Saxena
March 22, 2018 at 9:35 pmMong Dal is my favorite Dal, prepared it today itself with spinach. Your photos make are amazing Uma, they make look food great!
Uma Srinivas
March 22, 2018 at 9:48 pmThank you Swati 🙂