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 ¼ 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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Swati Saxena
Mong Dal is my favorite Dal, prepared it today itself with spinach. Your photos make are amazing Uma, they make look food great!
Uma Srinivas
Thank you Swati 🙂
Sandhya
Green mung are a favorite and I am happy to have another recipe, Uma.
Uma Srinivas
Thank you Sandhya! Glad you liked it:)
Bhawana
green 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.
Lathiya
I love green gram and I make it different with coconut...this looks delicious.. will try your way too
Vidya Narayan
This 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
We do the same thing as well. Thank you Vidya!
Seema Doraiswamy Sriram
Lovely comforting recipe Uma. it will be so beautiful with some Phulkas
Uma Srinivas
I agree 🙂 Thank you Seema.
Jyoti Babel
One of my favourite dal. I make a similar version with split green moong dal. Ultimate comfort food and so nutritious too.
Uma Srinivas
That’s sounds good too! Thank Jyoti!
Jayashree
Love this one and one of the ideal food for vegetarians. Your looks delicious Uma
Uma Srinivas
Thank you Jayashree!