moong dal pandoli recipe | Gujarati moong dal pandoli | Gujarati snack rich in Phosphorus, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Vitamin B1 |
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moong dal pandoli is like a moong dal idli made in a steamer. Learn to make Gujarati moong dal pandoli.
As far as moong dal pandoli goes, only practice can make you perfect—but, this is definitely a dish worth learning and practicing!
When these soft, steamed green gram (moong) dal dumplings are served with select chutneys and tea, 100 percent satisfaction and lots of compliments are guaranteed!
Moong Dal in moong dal pandoli is heart and diabetes friendly. Moong Dal or Split Green Gram are high in fibre and 1 cup of cooked Moong dal gives 28.52% of your daily Fibre requirements.
Tips for moong dal pandoli: 1. Remember to use the back of a spoon to make a circular shaped batter to steam. 2. Make sure the muslin cloth is tied to the vessel and heat till the water boils.
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For moong dal pandoli- To make moong dal pandoli, clean and soak the green moong dal in enough water for 2 to 3 hours. Wash thoroughly to remove some skin and drain.
- Add the curds and 1 tbsp of water and blend in a mixer till smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a bowl, add the ginger-green chilli paste and salt and mix well. Keep aside.
- For the tempering, heat the oil in a small non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida.
- When the seeds crackle, add the tempering to the batter and mix well.
- Tie a muslin cloth on top of a vessel half-filled with water and heat till the water boils.
- Just before steaming, sprinkle the fruit salt on the batter and add the lemon juice over it. When the bubbles form, mix gently.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of the batter on the muslin cloth at regular intervals, cover with a dome shaped lid and steam for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Repeat with remaining batter to make more pandolis.
- Serve the moong dal pandoli immediately with green chutney.
Variation: chola dal pandoli- You can use chola dal instead of moong dal for a variation.
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what is moong dal pandoli made of ? see below image of list of ingredients for moong dal pandoli.
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The green moong dal you buy should be free of dust, stones and other debris. Check the packaging date before buying and choose from a recent lot.
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Pick and clean the green moong dal of any dirt or debris. Here we need 1 cup green moong dal (split green gram). Moong dal or green moong dal is rich in Folate, Vitamin B9 or Folic Acid which helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells and is pregnancy friendly. Being rich in Antioxidants like Flavonoids, mung reduces the damage done by free radicals to the blood vessels and lowers inflammation. Moong Dal is heart and diabetes friendly. Moong Dal or Split Green Gram are high in Fibre and 1 cup of cooked Moong dal gives 28.52% of your daily Fibre requirements. See here for 9 fabulous benefits of Moong Dal.
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Pour enough water to submerge the dal.
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Wash the green moong dal. You can see the dirt.
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Wash in water 2 to 3 times till dal is clean.
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Cover and soak for 2 hours.
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Green moong dal after soaking for 2 hours.
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Drain the green moong dal using a strainer. Discard the water. Keep the dal aside.
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Soaked and drained green moong dal.
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For the batter of healthy snack, add the soaked and drained green moong dal in a mixer jar. Moong Dal is heart and diabetes friendly.
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Add 1/4 cup fresh curds (dahi). Curds help in weight reduction, good for your heart and build immunity.
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Add 1 tablespoon of water.
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Blend in a mixer till smooth.
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Transfer the mixture into a bowl.
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Add 2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
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Mix well.
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For the tempering, heat 1 tsp oil in a small non-stick pan.
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Add 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
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Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
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Add 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Let the seeds crackle.
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Add the tempering to the batter.
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Mix well.
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To make moong dal pandoli recipe | Gujarati moong dal pandoli | Gujarati snack rich in Phosphorus, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Vitamin B1 | take a vessel half-filled with water, cover with a muslin cloth.
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Make sure the muslin cloth is tied to the vessael and heat till the water boils.
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Just before steaming, sprinkle 2 tsp fruit salt on the batter.
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Add 2 tsp lemon juice.
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Let the bubbles form.
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When the bubbles form mix gently.
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Pour 1 tbsp of the batter on the muslin cloth at regular intervals.
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Remember to use the back of a spoon to make a circular shaped batter to steam.
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Spread 4 pandoli (like idlis) over the muslin cloth.
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Cover with a dome shaped lid and steam for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Remove the pandolis with a flat spoon. Repeat the process till you make the 22 pandolis.
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Serve moong dal pandoli | Gujarati moong dal pandoli | Gujarati snack rich in Phosphorus, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Vitamin B1 | immediately.
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This is how your vessel looks like to make moong dal pandoli.
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Remember to use the back of a spoon to make a circular shaped batter to steam.
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Spread 4 pandoli (like idlis) over the muslin cloth.
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Make sure the muslin cloth is tied to the vessel and heat till the water boils.
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Moong Dal Pandoli are rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest).
- Phosphorus : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 39% of RDA.
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. 38% of RDA.
- Vitamin B1 : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 30% of RDA.
- Protein : Protein is required for the managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. 25% of RDA.
- Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. 20% of RDA.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy | 217 cal |
Protein | 13.8 g |
Carbohydrates | 33.5 g |
Fiber | 4.5 g |
Fat | 2.8 g |
Cholesterol | 2 mg |
Sodium | 17.2 mg |
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