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Moong Dal Idly

Healthy and delicious idly which can be easily made out of moong dal.
Prep Time2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: idly, moong dal
Servings: 5 Idlies
Author: Abinaya Nagarajan

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup moong dal
  • 3 tbsp curd
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp urad dal
  • 1/2 tsp channa dal
  • 1 spring curry leaves
  • 1 inch chopped ginger
  • 2 tbsp grated carrots optional
  • hing
  • 1 tsp coriander leaves chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Eno Salt
  • salt

Instructions
 

  • Soak 1/3 cup moong dal for 2 hours; Then drain the water and blend it in a mixer nicely.
  • In a pan, temper 1/2 tsp mustard, 1/2 tsp urad dal, 1/2 tsp channa dal, 1 spring curry leaves, hing, 1 inch chopped ginger. Cook until all the dal is roasted nicely.
  • Add 2 tbsp grated carrots and saute it for 1 min.
  • In a bowl, mix blended moong dal, 3 tbsp curd and carrot mix.
  • Add 1 tsp chopped coriander, hing, salt and mix it well.
  • While you are about to cook, add 1/2 tsp Eno salt and mix it well
  • The idly batter is now ready.
  • Grease the idly plate with oil, pour the batter and cook for 15 mins in medium flame.
  • It is done. Serve it hot with any chutney.