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    Home » Indian recipes » Curries and Lentils

    Mung beans instant pot | Green moong dal recipe

    18th July 2023 by bhavana bhatia Leave a Comment

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    Lentils are easy to cook. They are great for protein too. Fills your tummy and helps you sleep better. Simple food can help you survive harshest of lockdowns. It also makes you stronger. Lentils have been around for ages. Most people think about yellow dal tadka and dal makhni when you order out. However, there are a lot of other lentil recipes you can cook.

    Some lentils are made with combining few lentils like the tridali dal where 3 lentils are cooked together. Panchmel dal which is served in dal baati. Other interesting recipes are whole mung bean dal and Chilke wali moong dal .Sabut moong dal or green gram curry recipe is also called as cherupayar curry. It is easy to cook and tastes great with both rice and roti. Both of them are easy recipes and serve as a complete meal with rice or roti on a weeknight.Other vegan dishes that I like include vegan dal makhani , pumpkin lentil curry ,easy thai curry , chickpea korma curry , chana dal recipe.

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    • Green moong dal nutrition
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    • How to make green moong dal recipe? (on stovetop)
    • How to make moong beans instant pot?
    • green moong lentils | green moong dal recipe

    Whole moong dal can be soaked in hot water if you are in a hurry. It is a perfect way to end a hectic day. Cooks while you unwind. Just make some basmati rice to go with it. You can also pair it with some roti. Dinner is served people! These days I just want to cook minimal in the kitchen. Especially on a weeknight.  If you have people coming over, make some aloo methi or baby potatoes to go with it. I love some potatoes as a side. Generally, saayi dal is served with rice or roti. A big basket of fried rice khichiya, rice papad, fryums, potato chips & papad also compliments it.

    Green moong dal nutrition

    Moong dal protein count is very high.100gms of uncooked dal contains around 24 grams of protein.

    2 ( approx 200gms) cups of cooked moong dal contain close to 16 grams protein. Its a good source of potassium and fiber too.

    moong dal calories

    Equipment

    You can also use slow cooker or instant pot to make this lentil recipe. You can also make it in a deep sauce pan. However, it will take much longer to cook in a saucepan.

    Ingredients

    • green gram/ whole green moong lentils (soaked for 4 hours/overnight in water )
    • Oil
    • cumin seeds
    • fresh ginger, green chilies
    • Onion
    • Tomato
    • Spices(curry powder, red paprika)
    • Salt
    • Coriander/cilantro (for garnish)

    refer to recipe card for details.

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    soaked mooong dal in water

    Related links

    • Vegan Red Lentil Curry | Red lentil curry
    • Dal tadka
    • Brown rice dal khichdi
    • air fryer mung beans | Roasted moong beans

    How to make green moong dal recipe? (on stovetop)

    1. In a pot, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Let it splutter. Add chopped chilli, ginger and onions.
    green moong dal step 1

    2. Let it cook until onions are browned.

    green moong dal step 2

    3. Now, add the chopped tomatoes or tomato puree and salt. Cook until they soften

    green moong dal step 3

    4. Mix well and let it cook for 5 mins.

    green moong dal step 4

    5. Add spices and mix well.

    green moong dal step 5

    6. Mix well and let it cook until you see gravy coming together.

    green moong dal step 6

    7. Add the soaked green gram lentils, after discarding water and mix well.

    green moong dal step 7

    8. Add water and mix well. Let it come to a boil.

    Cover and cook until the lentils are soft and start breaking apart.(around 30-35 minutes)

    green moong dal step 8

    9. You may garnish optionally with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or roti.

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    How to make moong beans instant pot?

    1. In an instant pot, heat oil and add cumin seeds on saute mode. Let it splutter. Add chopped chili, ginger and onions. Let it cook until onions are browned and add chopped tomatoes to it.Add spices to it.
    Mung beans instant pot step 1

    2. Add a cup of whole moong.

    Mung beans instant pot step 2

    3. Add 4 cups water to it.

    Mung beans instant pot step 3

    4. Cover the instant pot with the lid with the SEAL ON position.

    Mung beans instant pot step 4

    5. Pressure cook on high pressure for 15 mins. Pressure release after 10 mins.

    Mung beans instant pot step 5

    6. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.

    Mung beans instant pot step 6

    7. Mash slightly with a potato masher.

    Mung beans instant pot step 7

    Serve hot with jeera rice or naan.

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    green moong lentils | green moong dal recipe

    green moong dal lentil tastes best with some fried poppadums and rice. Learn how to cook whole mung beans and have a protein rich meal.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time40 minutes mins
    Soaking time4 hours hrs
    Course: Curries and Lentils
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: green gram curry, mung bean recipe, whole moong dal recipe
    Servings: 4 people
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Pot / instant pot
    • potato masher optional
    • Food processor

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup whole moong dal soaked for 4 hours/overnight in water
    • 4 cups water or more for cooking
    • 1 medium onion small
    • 2 medium tomatoes medium
    • 2 tbsp. oil

    Tempering

    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 tsp. green chili chopped,optional
    • 1 tsp. ginger
    • 2 tsp. curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
    • salt as per taste

    Instructions

    On stove top:

    • In a pot, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Let it splutter. Add the ginger, chopped chillies and mix well.
    • Now add the chopped onions. Let it cook until onions are pink.
    • Add the chopped tomatoes and salt. Cook until they soften.
    • Add the spices and let it cook for 5 minutes.
    • Now, add the soaked moong beans with water.
    • Cover and cook until the lentils are soft and start breaking apart.(around 30-35 minutes)

    In instant pot:

    • In an instant pot, heat oil and add cumin seeds on sauté mode. Let it splutter. Add chopped chili, ginger and onions. Let it cook until onions are brown and add chopped tomatoes to it.
    • Add curry powder or turmeric powder, salt and red chili powder.
    • Add a cup of whole moong followed by 4 cups of water.
    • Pressure cook on high for 15 mins. Release pressure after 10 mins.
    • You may garnish optionally with chopped coriander. Serve hot with rice or roti.

    Notes

    Adjust the water and spices as per your taste.

    Variations & Substitutions

    You can adjust the heat of the lentils according to your taste. Add more red chili powder if you like it spicy. If you like it bland, use paprika or cayenne pepper instead of red chilli powder. Add a teaspoon garam masala or coriander powder if you like. You can also add curry leaves and mustard seeds dried red chilies in tempering.

    You can also cook any vegan mung bean recipes this way. If you are a vegetarian, you can use ghee in tempering or add it in the end. Onions take longer to cook and might stick to pressure cooker if you use less ghee.

    Serving suggestion: Add a dash of lemon juice while serving in bowl with rice or Indian flatbread. You can also serve it along with some chopped pickled onions or air fried onions.

    You can make this curry in a traditional pressure cooker, crockpot and even a slow cooker. Instead of ginger, you may even add ginger garlic paste. Indian food can be customized according to your taste. Consistency of dal can be customized according to the taste. Some like a thinner consistency and add extra water like soup while others like thicker consistency. Usually dal thickens after sometime so if you want to reheat you may add some water and adjust salt accordingly.

    Storage

    Left over lentils can be stored in an airtight container in a refrigerator for 2-3 days. However, it is best to eat it fresh or the next day max.

    FAQ

    What is special about green gram?

    It is rich source of fiber and has zero fats in it.

    Is green gram good for Diabetes?

    Yes it has low glycemic index and is good for diabetics too.

    Conclusion: A pot of cooked lentils with basic ingredients like Indian spices will help you have a full meal and provide enough protein for a daily basis too. This easy green gram recipe can be customized according to the taste and lentils alike.

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    Hi,I am Bhavana & this is my wonderland of recipes.I have been in IT for 15+ years have always loved writing.My husband Gaurav & I,love to cook, click & host people

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