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This is one of the most popular and healthy recipe. Moong dal in English yellow split lentils. It is full of flavors and easy to prepare. Even it cooks quicker when compared to other dals. This is my mom’s recipe, and she cooks this dish so well. It is made with some basic spices no extra fancy ingredients. Everyone will love this dish once u cook for your family. This Sookhi Moong Dal recipe is also lunch box recipe. Kids will love this. Even you can enjoy this as a side dish or main course.

As most of the lentils or dal recipes are soupy or gravy like, this yellow moong dal recipe is made without any gravy or soupy and hence also known by other names like sookhi moong dal. This Sookhi Moong Dal is comforting hearty, flavorful and super tasty. It is natural gluten free. This moong dal is one of the most favored lentils in the traditional Indian cuisine, which is based on the age-old Ayurveda principles. According To Ayurveda, moong lentils are believed to be Tridoshic, meaning they are capable of balancing any disturbances in the body etc. vata, pitta and kapha. This also means anyone can eat these.

This moong dal is one of the most favored lentils in the traditional Indian cuisine, which is based on the age-old Ayurveda principles. According To Ayurveda, moong lentils are believed to be Tridoshic, meaning they are capable of balancing any disturbances in the body etc. vata, pitta and kapha. This also means anyone can eat these.

As we all know about moong dal health benefits. It is an excellent source of plant-based protein and provides essential vitamins and minerals like iron, magnesium and potassium. The dietary fiber in moong dal, especially soluble five like pectin, promotes regular bowels movements and prevents constipations. It is easy to digest and good for weight management. Even it is good for heart health by helping to regulate blood pressure and cholesterol. It is good for blood sugar.
Serve it with your family.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup moong dal
• 2 chopped onions
• 1 chopped tomato
• 1 chopped green chili
• 1 inch chopped ginger
• 1 tsp chopped fresh coriander
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 2 pinch asafetida
• Water as required
• Salt to taste
• Oil to cook

Recipe

• First wash moong dal under running cold water till water runs clear then soak in enough water for at least 2 hours.

• Drain the dal and keep aside.

• Then take a kadhai and put some oil on it.

• Add 2 pinch asafoetida.

• Put the cumin seeds and let them splutter.

• Now add chopped ginger and saute.

• After that add sliced onions and cook for 2 mins.

• Then add chopped green chili and cook for some time.

• Now add chopped tomato and give a nice mix.

• Now add all the spices like red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt and give a nice mix and cook properly.

• Add soaked moong dal and mix well.

• Pour water to cover the dal then low the flame and cover with the lid and cook until dal cook.

• Once the dal is cooked, remove the lid and sauté the dal until it is completely dry but be careful not to overcook the dal then add garam masala powder and mix well.

• Then add fresh coriander leaves to give some freshness.

• Serve it.

• Preparation Time – 3 hrs
• Cooking Time – 25 mins

• Serving – 4
• Cuisine – North Indian

Instructions

• To make this dish, the water: dal ratio has to be perfect and cooking time has to be proper but if not then you may end with mushy dal.
• If you want some tangy flavor so you can lemon juice on it.
• You can use oil by your choice.
• I did not use lemon juice on it but if you want some tangy flavor so you can put some lemon juice on it.
• Make sure the flame should be low while cooking the dal.
• I choose the preparation time with soaking time.
• You can use garlic as well but I did not use this.

Nutritional Values

• Calories – 350 kcal
• Protein – 9 gm
• Fat – 5 gm
• Sugar – 1 gm
• Iron – 3 gm
• Fiber – 4 gm