Moong Dal Idli For A Protein-Rich South Indian Meal

By Garima Johar

April 8, 2025

Idli is a South Indian staple that can be enjoyed as a healthy breakfast or light snack. To make it protein-rich, you can make moong dal idli with this step-by-step guide.

Ingredients

1 cup moong dal ½ cup urad dal 1 inch ginger 2-3 green chilies 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ½ teaspoon hing 8-10 curry leaves Salt to taste 1 tablespoon oil

Step 1

Rinse and soak moong dal and urad dal separately overnight.

Step 2

Drain excess water and grind the lentils till you get a smooth batter.

Step 3

Add grated ginger, chopped green chillies, cumin seeds, hing, curry leaves, and salt.

Step 4

Let the batter ferment. Heat some oil and add mustard seeds and curry leaves.

Step 5

Mix the tempering with the batter and pour into idli moulds.

Step 6

Steam to perfection and serve the moong dal idlis with sambar and chutney.