Recipes
Green moong dal and vegetable idli
Green moong dal and vegetable idli is a nutritious and tasty variant on the renowned South Indian meal idli. They're a filling and nutritious breakfast full of protein, fiber, and critical elements from the green moong dal and vegetables.
Ingredients 9
- ¼ cup of carrot, grated
- ¼ cup of cabbage, grated
- ½ teaspoon of fenugreek seeds (Methi dana)
- ¼ teaspoon of ginger paste
- 2 tablespoon of coriander (Dhaniya), chopped
- 1 cup of split green grams (green moong dal)
- ¼ cup of split black lentils (Urad dal)
- Salt as required
- ¼ teaspoon green chilli paste
Method
- Combine split green grams (green moong dal), split black lentils (urad dal), and fenugreek seeds (methi dana) in enough water. Soak for 2 hours and drain well.
- Blend the mixture with a cup of water till it gets smooth.
- Transfer the prepared mixture in a bowl, add salt, and mix well.
- Cover it and keep aside for 4 hours to ferment.
- Once fermented add ginger paste, green chilli paste, coriander (Dhaniya), and mix well.
- Pour in greased idli moulds and steam in a steamer for 12 minutes.
Nutrition facts
Approximate values for the recipe as written.
| Energy | 43 cal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 7.5 g |
| Proteins | 3.0 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4.3 mg |