Whole Moong Dāl

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    2 to 4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      45 min

Appears in
Plant-Based India: Nourishing Recipes Rooted in Tradition

By Sheil Shukla

Published 2022

  • About

This dāl is made from hearty whole green moong (called mag in Gujarāti and mung beans around the world), which is rich in fiber and protein. It’s a typical dāl you’d expect to find in many Gujarāti households; I learned this variation from my mom. The flavor is similar to Gujarāti Dāl because it uses similar spices, but moong itself gives a flavorsome bite and added nuttiness. I recommend using an electric pressure cooker to save time, but this dāl may als