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moong dal

Moong dal khilma

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Course sidedish, Soups and salad
Cuisine diabetic friendly, gluten free, Indian, One pot, Pressure cooker, Rajasthan, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
Calories 222 kcal

Ingredients
  

to pressure cook

  • 1 cup Green gram mung bean/ moong dal /pacha payar
  • 2.5 cups drinking water

to flavour by tempering

  • 1 tsp oil or ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger root grated
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • salt to taste

to garnish

  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Wash and clean and green gram and add to the pressure cooker.
  • Add 2.5 cups of water and pressure cook for two whistles.
  • Let the pressure release and open the pressure cooker. Mix the cooked dal well.
  • In a pan add the oil and as it warms add the cumin seeds.
  • When the cumin becomes aromatic add the rest of the spices, ginger and salt and gently allow them to sizzle for 30 seconds.
  • Now add the cooked Moong dal and simmer with the spices.
  • Add the lemon juice and corinader leaves and mix well
  • Check the seasoning and serve hot with roti or rice.

Notes

Use the open stove method for cooking the green gram if you prefer that.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 14gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 492mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4g
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