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Boiled Moong Dal

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About

Boiled Moong Dal is a popular dish in Indian cuisine. It is made by boiling split mung beans in water until they are soft and tender. The cooked dal is then seasoned with spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. It can be served as a side dish or as a main course. It is a great source of protein and is low in fat and calories.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

6.1
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Fats

14.9
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Carbs

0.3
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Fibre

2.0

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Recipe

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Ingredients

moong dal

1 cup

water

2 cups

salt

1 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1 teaspoon

cumin seeds

1 teaspoon

ghee

1 teaspoon

chopped ginger

1 teaspoon

chopped green chillies

1 teaspoon

chopped coriander leaves

1 teaspoon

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Directions

Step 1:

Wash the moong dal and soak it in water for 15 minutes.

Step 2:

In a pressure cooker, add the soaked moong dal, water, salt, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, ghee, ginger, green chillies and coriander leaves.

Step 3:

Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles.

Step 4:

Once the pressure is released, open the lid and mash the dal with a spoon.

Step 5:

Serve hot with rice or roti.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 15267 users have chowed down on Boiled Moong Dal a whopping 32684 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Indore, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow are the top 5 cities gobbling up Boiled Moong Dal like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Boiled Moong Dal, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Boiled Moong Dal is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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