Mooli Moong Dal, Low Salt Recipe

by Tarla Dalal

Mooli Moong Dal, the spiky flavour of white radish and the mellow, comforting nature of moong dal complement each other beautifully in this nutrient-dense dish.

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The spiky flavour of white radish and the mellow, comforting nature of moong dal complement each other beautifully in this nutrient-dense dish. As it is low in sodium, radish is an apt ingredient for those with hypertension.

Also try other low salt recipes like Cabbage Paneer Koftas in Makhani Gravy and Sprouts Kadhi .

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 16 mins Total Time: 26 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped white radish (mooli)
1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) washed and drained
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp salt

Method

Combine the radish, moong dal turmeric powder and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a deep pan and add the cumin seeds, bayleaf and cloves.
When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies, ginger, asafoetida and chilli powder and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the radish-moong dal mixture, 1 cup of water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve hot.