What Is Moong dal and How Can I Use It?
Here's everything worth knowing about moong dal and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 7 recipes to cook tonight.
- In Chinese:
- moong DAL
- British (UK) term:
- Moong dal
- en français:
- moong dal
- en español:
- moong dal
Recipes using moong dal
There are 7 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Savory Balls in Yogurt
Dahi vada made with urad and moong dal, deep-fried into golden fritters, soaked in water, then served in spiced yogurt. A classic Indian appetizer with creamy, tangy contrast.
Masur Dal (Lentils)
Masur dal simmered with turmeric, ginger, and garlic, finished with a cumin and crispy onion tadka in ghee. A simple Indian lentil recipe that's warm, comforting, and ready in about 35 minutes.
Khichadi From Maja
Khichadi cooks basmati rice and moong dal with cinnamon, cloves, mustard seed, and asafetida, then folds in toasted nuts, coconut, currants, and garam masala. Ayurvedic Indian comfort one-pot.
Deep-Fried Yellow Bean Paste (Baa Yir)
Moong dal pounded into a paste with red curry and kaffir lime, shaped into walnut-sized balls and fried golden. Served with a sweet rice vinegar dipping sauce. A traditional Thai snack.
Nam Prik Curry Noodles (Kanom Jin Nam Prik)
Thai kanom jin nam prik curry noodles built on a fragrant coconut-moong bean sauce with red curry paste, tamarind, and crispy fried shallots and garlic. Rich, tangy, and earthy, served over soft rice noodles with long beans and sprouts.
Spinach with Moong Dal
Spinach moong dal: tender yellow split mung beans simmered with spinach, tamarind and turmeric, finished with a sizzling tadka of mustard seeds, fenugreek and dried chiles. South Indian comfort food.
