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Khatti Meethi Whole Moong Daal, Sweet and Sour Mungo beans

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Khatti Meethi Whole moong daal -Sweet and Sour Green Mungo beans/khatti meethi moong

  Khatti meethi Whole  moong daal ,Mungo beans or whole moong bean is one of the healthiest and quickest legumes to prepare and the easiest of all beans to digest, mung beans have numerous positive health benefits. They are a good source of essential fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals, and protein. 
 
whole moong bean is cooked in many ways ,but mostly used for making sprouts .Today I am sharing my community special recipe of khatti methi moong which is usually cooked on auspicious occasions ,specially on birthday and weddings.This is accompanied with boiled rice and aloo matar mangodi(bari) ki kadi OR with boondi ki kadi .
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Sabut Moong Daal ,Khatti Methi Moong ,Sweet and Sour Mungo beans

Khatti Meethi Sabut Moong Daal
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Lentil/Daal, Main Course
Cuisine: Uttar Pradesh Cuisine
Keyword: moong daal, sabut moong
Servings: 4 person
Author: anjanaskc

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Whole Moong Beans/ Sabut Moong
  • 1.5 tsp Ginger / Adrak chopped
  • 2 tsp Green chilies/Hari Mirch chopped
  • 4 tbsp Sugar / Chini
  • 1.5 tbsp Mango Powder / Amchoor Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Asafoetida / Hing powder
  • 1.5 tsp Red Chili Powder/ Laal Mirch
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt / Namak
  • 2 tbsp Clarified Butter / Desi Ghee
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander / Cilantro / Hara Dhaniya

Instructions

  • Wash and soak moong(beans) for minimum 1 hour.
    sabut moong
  • Pressure cook with 3 cups of water for 4- 5 whistles on medium flame or till cooked well and become soft.
  • Open the cooker and mash slightly and then add 3 cups of warm water .
  • Add all the spices and chopped green chili and ginger.
  • Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes and then simmer for 15 minutes .keep stirring in between.
  • Now remove from fire and add chopped coriander and ghee,mix well.
  • Serve with boiled rice and kadi with a spoon ful of ghee on top 🙂

Comments

  3. Hello Aunty,
    I made this dal today and it was a absolute hit in my house hold. Being a mother for 2 growing boys, I am always on look out for new recipes. I will be including this dal to my blog "My cooking journey" soon. Please visit my blog http://eastrwestkitchenisthebest.blogspot.com/ and leave your valuable comments. Once again thanks to bring back Maayeka flavors 🙂

    Regards,
    Sandhya

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  11. we love sabut moong and this recipe would be made very soon. never had it this way and looks really tasty.

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  16. Anjana, a favourite! Loved the pista burfi too.

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  19. excellent presentation.. healthy dal..

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  21. Love the sweet and sour combination, we make a spicy usal. This one is a must try 🙂

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