Green moong dal | khatti dal | mixed dal tadka |
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green moong dal recipe | khatti dal | mixed dal tadka is a simple yet flavour dal for everyday menu. Learn how to make khatti dal.
To make green moong dal, combine the dals in a deep bowl and soak the dals in enough water for 30 minutes and drain well. Combine the dals, turmeric powder and 3 cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies, ginger and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the cooked dals, chilli powder, salt, lemon juice and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Here is a nourishing dish that displays many characteristic Indian flavours. Made of four dals cooked simply with conventional spices, ginger and chillies, with a dash of lemon for added tang, the mixed dal tadka should be enjoyed fresh with any roti or rice.
The khatti dal is a toothsome way of including protein in a diet, especially for the vegetarians. This key nutrient helps to build the health of the cells, including the immune cells of the body. The ample of vitamin B1 from this dal will help in energy metabolism. On the other hand, zinc and folic acid will showcase their magic as antioxidants and help in fighting the harmful free radicals in the body.
Tips for green moong dal. 1. The dal can be pressure cooked in advance and kept. 2. You can also add chopped garlic or garlic paste after ginger. 3. You can make the dal in advance and keep, just adjust the water before serving.
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For green moong dal- To make green moong dal, combine the dals in a deep bowl and soak the dals in enough water for 30 minutes and drain well.
- Combine the dals, turmeric powder and 3 cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies, ginger and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the cooked dals, chilli powder, salt, lemon juice and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve the green moong dal hot garnished with coriander.
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Green moong dal is made from1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram), 1/4 cup masoor dal (split red lentil), 1/4 cup chana dal (split bengal gram), 2 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak), a pinch of asafoetida (hing), 1/2 tsp chilli powder, salt to taste and 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice. See below image of list of ingredients for tangy green moong dal.
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In a deep bowl, add 1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram).
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Add 1/4 cup masoor dal (split red lentil).
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Add 1/4 cup chana dal (split bengal gram).
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Add 2 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils).
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Add enough water.
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Cover with a lid. Keep it aside to soak for 30 minutes.
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This is how it looks after soaking.
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Drain and keep aside.
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In a pressure cooker, add all the soaked dals.
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 3 cups of water.
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Mix well.
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Pressure cook for 3 whistles.
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This is how it looks after cooking. Keep aside.
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
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When the seeds crackle, add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add 1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak).
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Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
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Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
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Add the cooked dals.
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Add 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice.
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Add ½ cup of water.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Serve hot garnished with 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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The dal can be pressure cooked in advance and kept.
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You can also add chopped garlic or garlic paste after ginger.
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You can make the dal in advance and keep, just adjust the water before serving.
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Green Moong Dal - rich in protein.
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Like most dals, this mixed dal is a wealth of protein to support maintenance of all cells of the body.
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With appreciable amoutns of fibre, it will help to manage blood sugar levels and thus dial is a wise pick for diabetics when served with chapati.
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Magnesium from the dals can help to maintain normal hearbeats.
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Phosphorus, B vitamins, zinc, iron and potassium are other key nutrient you can gather from this healthy dal.
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Weight watchers can reduce the amount of oil used in tempering anf relish it.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy | 230 cal |
Protein | 13.1 g |
Carbohydrates | 33.3 g |
Fiber | 5.9 g |
Fat | 5 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 19.6 mg |
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