Green Moong Sundal
Snack

Green Moong Sundal

A simple and nutritious green moong dal preparation made with soaked and boiled whole green moong, lightly tempered with mustard seeds, cumin, curry leaves, green chili, and ginger. Finished with fresh lemon juice and coriander, this protein rich dish makes a wholesome snack or a light side dish.

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Ingredients

  • 50 g Green moong dal (whole)
  • 1 g Mustard seeds
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
  • 1 g Green chili
  • 3 g Curry leaves
  • 0.25 ml Oil
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 5 g Coriander leaves (chopped)

Preparation Method

  1. Wash and soak green moong dal for 6-8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse.
  2. Boil moong with 200 ml water until soft but not mushy (about 10-15 minutes). Drain any excess water.
  3. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.
  4. Add cumin seeds, hing, green chili, and curry leaves. Saute for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the boiled moong dal to the pan. Mix well and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add salt and mix. Turn off the heat and drizzle with lemon juice.
  7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  8. Serve warm as a protein packed snack or side dish.