Dal or lentil is a staple in Indian households. It is light on the tummy and packed with proteins, making it perfect for everyday consumption. A couple of days back, I was craving a hot bowl of dal-chawal (lentil rice) but did not want to make Dal Makhani. Instead, I wanted to prepare something easy and wholesome. This reminded me of the time I tried Khatta Moong at a Gujarati friend's place and was surprised to know how easy it was to make. Khatta Moong is a whole green gram lentil which gets its signature tangy taste from sour curd. I prepared this dish on a busy night and was left feeling full and satisfied. If you are someone who is looking for a flavourful dal recipe that doesn't require much effort, then this Khatta Moong dal is the answer for you!
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Khatta Moong is tangy and tasty.
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What Is So Special About Khatta Moong?
Khatta Moong is an easy-to-make healthy recipe that is delicious and full of flavours. This dal is a great way of incorporating more calcium into your diet. The star ingredients of this recipe are moong dal and sour curd which are kitchen staples in Indian households. Khatta Moong is a delicious Gujarati recipe that features dahi and besan's tangy and nutty flavours combined with the goodness of moong dal. You can make this recipe easily when you need a change of flavours but don't want to compromise on the healthiness factor.
What Can You Eat With Khatta Moong?
Just like any other dal, you can consume khatta moong with flatbreads like roti, naan or paratha. You can also pair it with white rice or pulao to enhance the overall taste of the meal. Khatta Moong can also be consumed as a standalone dish. Take a bowl full of khatta moong dal and pair it with freshly cut salad!
Khatta Moong dal is made from simple ingredients.
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How To Make Khatta Moong At Home I Easy Khatta Moong Dal Recipe At Home:
As mentioned above, Khatta Moong is easy to make and super delicious. It requires minimal ingredients from your pantry, and also, minimum time overall. To make Khatta Moong dal at home, pressure cook the soaked moong dal and set it aside. Prepare the tempering using oil, jeera, rye, green chillies, and curry leaves and add the cooked dal to it. Add a mixture of sour curd and besan it and let it cook for 4-5 minutes. And it's done!
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Bonus Tips:
You can increase the nutritional profile of this Khatta Moong by adding a variety of veggies like carrots, tomatoes, onions, and potatoes. If you don't have sour curd at home, you can still make this recipe. Use plain yoghurt and add a little lemon juice and vinegar to make it sour.
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