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Recipes using  yellow moong dal
रेसिपी यूज़िंग पीली मूंग दाल - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Recipes using yellow moong dal in Hindi)
પીળી મગની દાળઉપયોગ કરીને વાનગીઓ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Recipes using yellow moong dal in Gujarati)

Yellow Moong Dal Recipes

yellow moong dal recipe collection. indian yellow moong dal recipes.  Moong dal that has been skinned and split so that its yellow color shows is called Yellow moong dal. This moong dal can in turn be converted into a flour/powder or a paste or cooked down to a liquid. Even though almost all recipes that have moong dal are savory, there are a few amazing sweet recipes as well that have been eaten in India since generations on end. Below is a gist of the versatility of moong dal which is showed by the sheer versatility of yellow moong dal recipes.

 

If you want to know the Health Benefits of Yellow Moong Dal click here.

Yellow Moong Dal Recipes for Indian Food

Cabbage and Dal ParathaCabbage and Dal Paratha

Parathas/rotis - Moong dal and Indian food go hand in hand. It is used as various forms in parathas, rotis, subzis and dals, breaking the common misconception that moong dal can only be used to make the dal-chawal.

 

Yellow moong dal cooks fast while still remaining a little crunchy. That comes in handy while making Yellow moong dal and Spring Onion Parathas or even Cabbage dal paratha as it gives an excellent flavor and texture. If you want to avoid any other vegetables, you can simply make Dal Paratha, where the dal is sautéed with spices and then filled.

 Yellow Moong Dal and Spring Onion Paratha

Yellow Moong Dal and Spring Onion Paratha

Yellow Moong Dal Subzis – even though dals are usually not eaten as subzis, you can make certain exceptions. Methi and Moong Dal Subzi is a simple, healthy subzi that can be made in under 10 minutes with a jeera and garlic flavor running through it.

 

Replacing methi with suva/dill and cooking the dal with tomatoes, gives a really nice texture without it being too mushy, making Moong Dal and Suva Subzi amazing to eat.

 Moong Dal and Suva Subzi

 Moong Dal and Suva Subzi

 

 

Dals and Khichdis

 When cooked and grinded properly, yellow moong dal gives a super creamy texture which is perfect to make Dal. Spicy Yellow Moong dal is made without any oil and still tastes just as amazing then the one with tadka

 Spicy Yellow Moong Dal

Spicy Yellow Moong Dal

Combining moong dal with masoor dal and aromatics like ginger, garlic and rai creates a flavorful, fragrant Dal Fry. Khichdi, a traditional Gujarati rice and dal recipe, is perked up with the benefit of bajra in the Bajra and Moong dal Khichdi.

 

bajra khichdi recipe | Rajasthani bajra khichdi | healthy black millet Indian khichdi |  One serving of bajra khichdi delivers 30% folic acid, 20% vitamin B1, 21% protein, 17% iron, magnesium 21%, 18% zinc, 23% fibre  of your Recommended Dietary Allowance ( RDA).

 

 

Yellow Moong Dal Recipes for Soups

It's such an unusual way to think of dal being put in soup, but I promise you it is wonderful! The Healthy Lentil soup is wonderful appetizer to go with your food and it doesn’t pound on the calories like crazy! Another zero-oil recipe is Moong Dal and Spinach Soup which has the intense saltiness of palak with the mildness of the moong dal. Replacing a meal with a One Meal Soup made with moong dal, carrots and onions is not only filling, but also nutritious.

 Healthy Lentil Soup, Yellow Moong Dal Soup Recipe

 Healthy Lentil Soup, Yellow Moong Dal Soup Recipe

 

Yellow Moong Dal Recipes for Snacks

Generally dosas are made with urad dal. What people don’t know is that even moong dal is used to make crispy, healthy dosas like Poha Yellow Moong Dal Dosa. A very Famous Gujarati snack, with a slight twist, is Moong Dal Khichu, which makes it even more delicious. Here the rice flour is replaced with yellow moong dal, seasoned with green chillies and cumin seeds and served with koro sambhar.

Poha Yellow Moong Dal DosaPoha Yellow Moong Dal Dosa

A Kachori is a crispy, deep fried snack with different types of fillings, perfect for any occasion and loved by all.

 

One really famous variation of it is Moong Dal Kachori, where the other casing is stuffed with a spicy moong dal mixture. This filling is also added in a different type of kachori to make Khasta Kachori Chaat, where the kachori is super flaky and perfect.

 Moong Dal Kachori

Moong Dal Kachori

Moong Dal Dhokla, a fluffy snack in which moong dal is fermented with besan, topped with a tadka, is snack that is loved by Gujaratis all around the world. The fact that they are so much fun to eat and sponge like, is just an icing on the cake. May it be the rainy season or not, Moong dal Pakodas are much loved as they crispy on outside and soft on the inside.

Moong Dal DhoklaMoong Dal Dhokla

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Yellow Moong Dal Recipes for Desserts

Since Moong dal has such a neutral flavor, it can easily be incorporated into sweet recipes. Moong Dal halwa is enjoyed throughout Rajasthan during the winter months and can be stored for long time. Even though it takes time to prepare, it is most definitely worth the effort.

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Just like that in the south they make Sweet Pongal, an offering of rice and dal, sweetened with jaggery and mixed with nuts, which is presented as Prasad to god. 

Sweet Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal, Chakkarai

Sweet Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal, Chakkarai

Enjoy our 251 yellow moong dal recipes given below.

  • Straight from the kitchens of andhra pradesh, this delicacy is extremely liked and very frequently consumed there. pappu … More..

    Recipe# 4911

    29 March, 2010

    0

    calories per serving

  • This recipe gets its “ambat” flavour, thanks to the tamarind. You can add jaggery too to get a … More..

    Recipe# 4912

    29 March, 2010

    0

    calories per serving

  • Ram khichdi, shed extra pounds with this easy-to-make khichdi. The perfect combination of dals and rice makes this … More..

    Recipe# 5066

    16 April, 2010

    194

    calories per serving

  • low cal tomato soup recipe | Indian style low cal tomato soup | low cal tomato soup with … More..

    Recipe# 3439

    25 June, 2010

    87

    calories per serving

  • Make these bite-sized moong dal pancakes and top with a delicious mixture of vegetables for a fun snack. … More..

    Recipe# 5406

    08 October, 2010

    72

    calories per serving

  • There are few recipes which cast garlic as the hero! in that respect, this is a relatively rare … More..

    Recipe# 5496

    17 December, 2010

    185

    calories per serving

  • This high protein variation of the traditional gujarati savory cake uses moong dal and semolina. Rich in folic … More..

    Recipe# 5016

    16 March, 2011

    0

    calories per serving

  • As the ‘trevti’ in the title suggests, this is a combination of three dals simmered with spices. The … More..

    Recipe# 783

    14 December, 2011

    186

    calories per serving

  • This tricoloured chilas are sure to lease your toddlers and make them eat these healthy nutritious chilas! More..

    Recipe# 966

    17 July, 2012

    0

    calories per serving

  • Kadhi lovers will enjoy this one - a yummy combination of non-fried moong dal dumplings and the traditional … More..

    Recipe# 5072

    18 January, 2013

    228

    calories per serving

  • Methi Moong Dal Sabzi | healthy Methi Moong Dal Dry Sabzi | Fenugreek Leaves with Yellow Lentils |  … More..

    Recipe# 2388

    20 March, 2013

    0

    calories per serving

  • A sweet dish made during most festivals in south india. Made using low-fat milk and sugar substitute… it … More..

    Recipe# 5782

    29 April, 2013

    133

    calories per serving

  • Non-fried vadas dunked in yoghurt and topped with tangy imli chutney and cumin powder. This recipe is devised … More..

    Recipe# 855

    10 August, 2013

    125

    calories per serving

  • We are lucky to be living in a land of such diverse and dynamic cultures, and we should … More..

    Recipe# 5499

    15 April, 2014

    251

    calories per serving

  • Not sure how to use up the remaining ridge gourd lying in your fridge? Make some delicious dal … More..

    Recipe# 633

    12 May, 2014

    103

    calories per serving

  • This simple combination of radish and low fat curds needs only steamed rice to complete your meal. You … More..

    Recipe# 3296

    09 June, 2014

    163

    calories per serving

  • Relish a delightfully new flavor by throwing in a fistful of dill leaves into pressure cooked moong dal. … More..

    Recipe# 637

    15 July, 2014

    87

    calories per serving

  • If ‘Vegetable Soup’ sounds too similar, read this recipe before you decide! This version of the ever-popular soup … More..

    Recipe# 2107

    31 July, 2014

    84

    calories per serving

  • Khichdi is perhaps the most popular, comforting and homely of rice dishes, enjoyed by Indians the world over. … More..

    Recipe# 6055

    13 August, 2014

    230

    calories per serving

  • As the name suggests, this dish brims with Tarkari (vegetables) and the nutrients that they contain. To add … More..

    Recipe# 4172

    05 September, 2014

    198

    calories per serving

  • An interesting way to serve brinjal and khichadi! Bharvan means stuffed, brinjal are stuffed with a spicy mixture … More..

    Recipe# 4174

    16 September, 2014

    270

    calories per serving

  • Moong Aur Mooli ki Chaat recipe | Moong Dal Pakodi Chaat (with Mooli) |  Mooli Wali Moong Dal … More..

    Recipe# 2891

    19 February, 2015

    0

    calories per serving

  • The masala used here is an aromatic mixture of spices, coconut and cashews. It sounds rich, and is … More..

    Recipe# 5494

    04 March, 2015

    250

    calories per serving

  • Mogar Aur Chasni Chawal recipe | Rajasthani Dal-Chawal with Sweet Rice |  Meethe Chawal with Mogar |  Mogar Aur … More..

    Recipe# 3374

    10 March, 2015

    681

    calories per serving

    Recipe# 1682

    27 August, 2015

    0

    calories per serving

  • When you feel like snacking on something, but also want to keep High Blood Pressure in check, try … More..

    Recipe# 6270

    16 October, 2015

    13

    calories per serving

  • Just a look at the ingredients list of this recipe will speak volumes about it! Tasty and satiating, the … More..

    Recipe# 2554

    01 November, 2015

    162

    calories per serving

  • A richly-textured mixture of moong dal paste and crumbled mava is cooked in sugar syrup, and flavoured aesthetically … More..

    Recipe# 6317

    10 December, 2015

    134

    calories per serving

  • Mouth-watering and sumptuous, this Mooli Moong Dal combines radish whites and greens with moong dal, all of which … More..

    Recipe# 738

    14 December, 2015

    280

    calories per serving

  • Here is a traditional South Indian treat, which is prepared during most religious functions, especially during the harvest … More..

    Recipe# 4967

    29 December, 2015

    540

    calories per serving

    0

    calories per serving

    Straight from the kitchens of andhra pradesh, this delicacy is extremely liked and very frequently consumed there. pappu … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    This recipe gets its “ambat” flavour, thanks to the tamarind. You can add jaggery too to get a … More..

    194

    calories per serving

    Ram khichdi, shed extra pounds with this easy-to-make khichdi. The perfect combination of dals and rice makes this … More..

    87

    calories per serving

    low cal tomato soup recipe | Indian style low cal tomato soup | low cal tomato soup with … More..

    72

    calories per serving

    Make these bite-sized moong dal pancakes and top with a delicious mixture of vegetables for a fun snack. … More..

    185

    calories per serving

    There are few recipes which cast garlic as the hero! in that respect, this is a relatively rare … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    This high protein variation of the traditional gujarati savory cake uses moong dal and semolina. Rich in folic … More..

    186

    calories per serving

    As the ‘trevti’ in the title suggests, this is a combination of three dals simmered with spices. The … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    This tricoloured chilas are sure to lease your toddlers and make them eat these healthy nutritious chilas! More..

    228

    calories per serving

    Kadhi lovers will enjoy this one - a yummy combination of non-fried moong dal dumplings and the traditional … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Methi Moong Dal Sabzi | healthy Methi Moong Dal Dry Sabzi | Fenugreek Leaves with Yellow Lentils |  … More..

    133

    calories per serving

    A sweet dish made during most festivals in south india. Made using low-fat milk and sugar substitute… it … More..

    125

    calories per serving

    Non-fried vadas dunked in yoghurt and topped with tangy imli chutney and cumin powder. This recipe is devised … More..

    251

    calories per serving

    We are lucky to be living in a land of such diverse and dynamic cultures, and we should … More..

    103

    calories per serving

    Not sure how to use up the remaining ridge gourd lying in your fridge? Make some delicious dal … More..

    163

    calories per serving

    This simple combination of radish and low fat curds needs only steamed rice to complete your meal. You … More..

    87

    calories per serving

    Relish a delightfully new flavor by throwing in a fistful of dill leaves into pressure cooked moong dal. … More..

    84

    calories per serving

    If ‘Vegetable Soup’ sounds too similar, read this recipe before you decide! This version of the ever-popular soup … More..

    230

    calories per serving

    Khichdi is perhaps the most popular, comforting and homely of rice dishes, enjoyed by Indians the world over. … More..

    198

    calories per serving

    As the name suggests, this dish brims with Tarkari (vegetables) and the nutrients that they contain. To add … More..

    270

    calories per serving

    An interesting way to serve brinjal and khichadi! Bharvan means stuffed, brinjal are stuffed with a spicy mixture … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Moong Aur Mooli ki Chaat recipe | Moong Dal Pakodi Chaat (with Mooli) |  Mooli Wali Moong Dal … More..

    250

    calories per serving

    The masala used here is an aromatic mixture of spices, coconut and cashews. It sounds rich, and is … More..

    681

    calories per serving

    Mogar Aur Chasni Chawal recipe | Rajasthani Dal-Chawal with Sweet Rice |  Meethe Chawal with Mogar |  Mogar Aur … More..

    13

    calories per serving

    When you feel like snacking on something, but also want to keep High Blood Pressure in check, try … More..

    162

    calories per serving

    Just a look at the ingredients list of this recipe will speak volumes about it! Tasty and satiating, the … More..

    134

    calories per serving

    A richly-textured mixture of moong dal paste and crumbled mava is cooked in sugar syrup, and flavoured aesthetically … More..

    280

    calories per serving

    Mouth-watering and sumptuous, this Mooli Moong Dal combines radish whites and greens with moong dal, all of which … More..

    540

    calories per serving

    Here is a traditional South Indian treat, which is prepared during most religious functions, especially during the harvest … More..

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