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    Moong dal chilka | Chilka dal

    Jul 17, 2022 · 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 and Panchmel dal which is served in dal baati churma. Other interesting recipes are whole green gram or sabut moong and Chilke wali moong dal or split mung dal recipe.

    Both of them are easy recipes and serve as a complete meal with rice or roti on a weeknight.

    green moong chilka dal
    Split green moong dal recipe
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    • Ingredients
    • How to make moong dal chilka recipe?
    • Variations
    • Substitution
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Looking for more weeknight meals?
    • chilka moong dal recipe
    • FAQ

    Whole moong needs more time in soaking. However chilke wali mung daal is easy to cook anytime. 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. Work life has come home and it has become even more hectic. If you have people coming over, make some jeera aloo 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.

    Ingredients

    • Split green lentils
    • Onion
    •  Tomato
    • Ginger-chilly
    how to make moong chilka dal

    How to make moong dal chilka recipe?

    1. In a pressure cooker, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Let it splutter. Add chopped chilly and ginger.
    moong chilka dal step 1

    2. Add the onions. Let it cook until onions are pink.

    moong chilka dal step 2

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

    moong chilka dal step 3

    4. Add the spices and let it cook for 5 mins

    moong chilka dal step 4

    5. Add the green moong dal chilka (lentils) and mix well.

    moong chilka dal step 5

    6. Add water and pressure cook until 3 whistles.

    moong chilka dal step 6

    7. Serve hot with rice or paratha.

    Variations

    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 instead of red chilli powder. Add a teaspoon garam masala if you like it.

    Substitution

    You can also cook whole green moong in a similar fashion. If you like to add onions, ensure there is enough oil or ghee in it so that it does not stick to the pressure cooker / pot.

    There is another way to cook this lentils. Just add a handful of it to rice and let it come to a boil with some salt.Moong ware chawar never disappoints. I usually make this when I m not cooking lentils separately. It is an easy khichdi which goes well with any sabzi like fried eggplants or taryal vangan, or raita and some jeera aloo. You can just give your toddler this recipe recipe with some yogurt. Bubs love something soft. Best part is it is a complete meal. Add some tomatoes if you like while cooking.Gives it a twist.

    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.

    Storage

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

    Looking for more weeknight meals?

    • Dal tadka
    • Brown rice khichdi
    • Turai dal chawar *
    • Easy pumpkin curry
    • Aloo baingan
    • Aloo matar
    • Red lentil dal
    green moong chilka dal
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    5 from 2 votes

    chilka moong dal recipe

    Split green lentil is a protein rich dal which tastes best with some fried poppadums and rice.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Soaking time30 mins
    Course: Curries and Lentils
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: chilka dal recipe, chilka mung dal, moong chilka recipe, moong daal chilka, mung dal chilka, split moong dal recipe
    Servings: 3 people
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • pressure cooker
    • chopper optional

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup split green lentils soaked for 30 mins
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 onion small
    • 2 tomatoes medium
    • 2 tbsp. oil

    Tempering

    • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
    • 1 tsp. green chilies chopped
    • 1 tsp. ginger
    • 2 tsp. red chilli powder / paprika
    • ½ tsp. turmeric powder
    • salt as per taste

    Instructions

    • In a pressure cooker, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Let it splutter. Add the ginger, chopped chilly 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 mung dal and mix well.
    • Add water and pressure cook until 3 whistles.
    • You may garnish optionally with chopped coriander. Serve hot with rice or roti.

    FAQ

    What is split moong dal?

    Green gram which is split but not skinned is known as split moong or moong chilka dal.

    What is moong dal benefits?

    It is rich source of iron. Improves digestive health and heart health. Aids weight loss and helps prevent diabetes.

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