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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.

Veg Breakfast Serves 22

Green moong dal and vegetable idli

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

  1. 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.
  2. Blend the mixture with a cup of water till it gets smooth.
  3. Transfer the prepared mixture in a bowl, add salt, and mix well.
  4. Cover it and keep aside for 4 hours to ferment.
  5. Once fermented add ginger paste, green chilli paste, coriander (Dhaniya), and mix well.
  6. 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

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