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Moong Dal Idli

Soft steamed idlis from a pure moong dal batter. No rice, gluten free, almost no fat, and 18 g of protein a plate.

240

kcal

18g

protein

34g

carbs

3g

fat

Per serving · makes 2 · 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow moong dal, soaked 4 hours
  • 1/2 inch ginger, 1 green chilli
  • 1/2 tsp eno fruit salt (just before steaming)
  • Salt; curry leaves and mustard seeds for a light tempering (optional)
  • Mint or coconut chutney to serve

Method

  1. 1.Blend the soaked dal with ginger, chilli, salt, and just enough water into a thick idli batter.
  2. 2.Stir in the eno right before steaming, pour into greased idli moulds.
  3. 3.Steam 10 to 12 minutes until a knife comes out clean.
  4. 4.Serve hot with chutney. A light tadka on top if you like.

Coach’s note

Rice idli is mostly carbs; a pure dal idli flips the ratio. Same texture, double the protein, and naturally gluten free.

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