Yellow Moong Dal Idli
Moong Dal Idli is a healthy and nutritious breakfast dish made with split yellow lentils (moong dal). It is low in fat and high in protein, making it a great option for weight management. It is also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for people with allergies or intolerances
Allergen Information: Contains Dairy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
86 kcal
Protein
3 g
Carbs
16 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Yellow Moong Dal (Raw)
0.25 cup (50g)
Mustard seeds
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Baking Soda
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Plain Water
2 small cup (400g)
Grated Ginger
1 tsp (3g)
Chopped Green Chilli
1 tsp (5g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Fenugreek seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Rice, raw, milled
1 cup (100g)
Instructions
Preparation
-Rinse the rice, moong dal, and fenugreek seeds separately in water. Soak them in enough water for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Cooking Steps
Drain the water and grind the dal to a smooth batter using a mixer grinder. Add a little water if needed.
Transfer the batter to a bowl and add salt. Mix well.
Grease the idli plates with oil.
Add baking soda to the batter and mix well. The batter will become frothy.
Heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
Add grated ginger and chopped green chili and fry for a few seconds.
Add this tempering to the batter and mix well.
Add chopped coriander leaves to the batter and mix well.
Pour the batter into the idli plates and steam for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the idli plates from the steamer and let them cool for a few minutes.
Remove the idlis from the plates using a spoon and serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Komal Sinha
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and it matched my strict calorie targets effortlessly. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Jyoti Kaur Malhotra
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and the spice balance was top-tier! The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Will be making this again very soon."
Meera Nath Das
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and this health-focused Yellow Moong Dal Idli blew me away with its authentic flavor. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Amit Chauhan
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and preparing this Yellow Moong Dal Idli was completely hassle-free. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."