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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.
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Yellow Moong Dal Recipes for Indian Food
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 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
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
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
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.
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 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.
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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
Enjoy our 251 yellow moong dal recipes given below.
With its rich flavour and luscious texture, the Dal Pinni might as well qualify as festive cooking, but … More..
Recipe# 4032
13 January, 2016
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South Indian festival menus are just not complete without Moong Dal Payasam. Considered as one of the most … More..
Recipe# 6338
20 January, 2016
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This Stuffed Bhavnagari Mirchi recipe is quite unique, compared to the usual way of preparing these chillies stuffed … More..
Recipe# 3524
12 February, 2016
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Simple elegance, that describes the Palak Pulao best of all. Easy and tasty, this Spinach Rice is loaded … More..
Recipe# 1384
26 May, 2016
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Add zing to your kadhi with these healthy moong dal dumplings. More..
Recipe# 4034
03 June, 2016
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A Parsi delicacy modified into a healthy and easy-to-make dal. Dhan means cereals and pulses, and saak means … More..
Recipe# 4184
18 June, 2016
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dapka kadhi recipe | Gujarati dapka kadhi | dabka wali kadhi | non-fried dapka kadhi | with 25 … More..
Recipe# 156
25 June, 2016
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This is a Rajasthani delicacy of moong dal vadas immersed in tangy mustard flavoured liquid. The kanji or … More..
Recipe# 2884
29 June, 2016
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Recipe# 1879
18 September, 2016
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Khichu fans claim it to be the tastiest snack in the world! Indeed, piping hot khichu, with its … More..
Recipe# 6596
09 January, 2017
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Lentil and vegetable broth is the ideal way to start a hearty meal; alternatively it's so jam-packed with … More..
Recipe# 1425
01 March, 2017
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Hyderabadi Haleem is a one-dish meal , which has gained international acclaim.In Hyderabad, the dish is an indispensable … More..
Recipe# 6756
05 March, 2017
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This is a marwari delicacy of moong dal vadas immersed in tangy mustard flavoured liquid. The 'kanji' or … More..
Recipe# 3339
23 March, 2017
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The spiky flavour of white radish and the mellow, comforting nature of moong dal complement each other beautifully … More..
Recipe# 4302
04 April, 2017
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Next to idli and dosa, one can confidently say that Pongal is the next most popular South Indian … More..
Recipe# 6826
05 April, 2017
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This recipe proves the fact that dal can be super tasty without being spicy. A mixture of three … More..
Recipe# 4335
16 May, 2017
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Four wholesome dals come together with a vast array of taste-giving ingredients to make the Char Dal ka … More..
Recipe# 6724
26 June, 2017
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Here is a crunchy-munchy chatpata snack that is sure to make you drool! A coarse batter of moong … More..
Recipe# 7017
06 July, 2017
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Simple yet rich, the Kerala Parippu is something beyond explanation – an experience to be savoured. This authentic … More..
Recipe# 7071
09 August, 2017
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Pongal is a traditional South Indian breakfast made with cooked rice and moong dal, perked up with spices … More..
Recipe# 7072
09 August, 2017
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Next only to Idli and Dosa, Pongal is amongst the most popular breakfast recipes in South India.Usually made … More..
Recipe# 7094
18 August, 2017
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Does the word ladoo immediately remind you of an ever-popular mithai? Well, surprisingly this is a savoury ladoo, … More..
Recipe# 7137
03 September, 2017
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God’s favourite offering, and man’s favourite prasad! Yes, the Sweet Pongal has won this contest hands-down.For generations, South … More..
Recipe# 4959
25 December, 2017
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A Bengali Recipes -style snack with a healthy twist, the Moong Dal and Methi Kachuri is one that … More..
Recipe# 7380
19 January, 2018
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A dal recipe from the kitchens of Bengal , the Bhaja Moong Dal Shobji Diye brings together moong … More..
Recipe# 7509
10 April, 2018
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Fried Moong Dal is a savoury snack that is popular all over India. This crispy namkeen is made … More..
Recipe# 7389
19 April, 2019
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Carrot and Moong Dal Soup for Babies and Toddlers | Gajar Moong Dal Soup for Babies and Toddlers … More..
Recipe# 6285
11 September, 2019
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moong dal and paneer chilla | moong dal paneer cheela | yellow moong dal cottage cheese pancake | … More..
Recipe# 3844
20 September, 2019
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moong dal dhokla | Gujarati moong dal dhokla | steamed yellow moong dal dhokla | no fermentation moong … More..
Recipe# 2929
30 September, 2019
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palak khichdi | palak dal khichdi | how to make palak khichdi | with 35 amazing imagesTiring day … More..
Recipe# 6416
04 October, 2019
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With its rich flavour and luscious texture, the Dal Pinni might as well qualify as festive cooking, but … More..
calories per serving
South Indian festival menus are just not complete without Moong Dal Payasam. Considered as one of the most … More..
calories per serving
This Stuffed Bhavnagari Mirchi recipe is quite unique, compared to the usual way of preparing these chillies stuffed … More..
calories per serving
Simple elegance, that describes the Palak Pulao best of all. Easy and tasty, this Spinach Rice is loaded … More..
calories per serving
Add zing to your kadhi with these healthy moong dal dumplings. More..
calories per serving
A Parsi delicacy modified into a healthy and easy-to-make dal. Dhan means cereals and pulses, and saak means … More..
calories per serving
dapka kadhi recipe | Gujarati dapka kadhi | dabka wali kadhi | non-fried dapka kadhi | with 25 … More..
calories per serving
This is a Rajasthani delicacy of moong dal vadas immersed in tangy mustard flavoured liquid. The kanji or … More..
calories per serving
Khichu fans claim it to be the tastiest snack in the world! Indeed, piping hot khichu, with its … More..
calories per serving
Lentil and vegetable broth is the ideal way to start a hearty meal; alternatively it's so jam-packed with … More..
calories per serving
Hyderabadi Haleem is a one-dish meal , which has gained international acclaim.In Hyderabad, the dish is an indispensable … More..
calories per serving
This is a marwari delicacy of moong dal vadas immersed in tangy mustard flavoured liquid. The 'kanji' or … More..
calories per serving
The spiky flavour of white radish and the mellow, comforting nature of moong dal complement each other beautifully … More..
calories per serving
Next to idli and dosa, one can confidently say that Pongal is the next most popular South Indian … More..
calories per serving
This recipe proves the fact that dal can be super tasty without being spicy. A mixture of three … More..
calories per serving
Four wholesome dals come together with a vast array of taste-giving ingredients to make the Char Dal ka … More..
calories per serving
Here is a crunchy-munchy chatpata snack that is sure to make you drool! A coarse batter of moong … More..
calories per serving
Simple yet rich, the Kerala Parippu is something beyond explanation – an experience to be savoured. This authentic … More..
calories per serving
Pongal is a traditional South Indian breakfast made with cooked rice and moong dal, perked up with spices … More..
calories per serving
Next only to Idli and Dosa, Pongal is amongst the most popular breakfast recipes in South India.Usually made … More..
calories per serving
Does the word ladoo immediately remind you of an ever-popular mithai? Well, surprisingly this is a savoury ladoo, … More..
calories per serving
God’s favourite offering, and man’s favourite prasad! Yes, the Sweet Pongal has won this contest hands-down.For generations, South … More..
calories per serving
A Bengali Recipes -style snack with a healthy twist, the Moong Dal and Methi Kachuri is one that … More..
calories per serving
A dal recipe from the kitchens of Bengal , the Bhaja Moong Dal Shobji Diye brings together moong … More..
calories per serving
Fried Moong Dal is a savoury snack that is popular all over India. This crispy namkeen is made … More..
calories per serving
Carrot and Moong Dal Soup for Babies and Toddlers | Gajar Moong Dal Soup for Babies and Toddlers … More..
calories per serving
moong dal and paneer chilla | moong dal paneer cheela | yellow moong dal cottage cheese pancake | … More..
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moong dal dhokla | Gujarati moong dal dhokla | steamed yellow moong dal dhokla | no fermentation moong … More..
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palak khichdi | palak dal khichdi | how to make palak khichdi | with 35 amazing imagesTiring day … More..

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