{"id":"1df8a8aa-253f-4eac-99c5-2389b217806b","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1df8a8aa-253f-4eac-99c5-2389b217806b","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/whole-green-moong-dal-recipe/","title":"Green Moong Dal (Green Gram Curry)","description":"Green Moong Dal is a wholesome Indian curry made with soaked whole green gram (sabut moong) cooked in an onion-tomato masala and pressure cooked until tender. Finished with a cumin, asafoetida and red chilli powder tempering, this protein-rich dal pairs well with rice or roti.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT100M","image_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/green-moong-dal-recipe-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"½ cup moong beans ((whole and with husks) - soaked in water for an hour or two hours or overnight)","item":"moong beans ((whole and with husks) - soaked in water for an hour or two hours or overnight)","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons oil","item":"oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tej patta (medium-sized, (Indian bay leaf))","item":"tej patta (medium-sized, (Indian bay leaf))","quantity":1},{"text":"½ teaspoon cumin seeds","item":"cumin seeds","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"⅓ cup chopped onions (or 1 medium-sized onion)","item":"chopped onions","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or 1 medium-sized onion"},{"text":"½ cup finely chopped tomatoes (or 1 medium to large tomato)","item":"finely chopped tomatoes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or 1 medium to large tomato"},{"text":"1 to 2 green chillies (or ½ to 1 teaspoon chopped)","item":"green chillies","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"preparation":"or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chopped"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste (or ½ inch ginger + 3 to 4 medium garlic - crushed to a paste in mortar-pestle)","item":"ginger garlic paste","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or 1/2 inch ginger + 3 to 4 medium garlic - crushed to a paste in mortar-pestle"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))","item":"turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon red chili powder (or cayenne pepper)","item":"red chili powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or cayenne pepper"},{"text":"½ teaspoon coriander powder ((ground coriander))","item":"coriander powder ((ground coriander))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon garam masala","item":"garam masala","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2.5 to 3 cups water","item":"water","quantity":2.5,"quantity_max":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves ((cilantro))","item":"chopped coriander leaves ((cilantro))","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"salt (as required)","item":"salt","preparation":"as required"},{"text":"1 tablespoon oil","item":"oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon cumin seeds","item":"cumin seeds","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 pinch asafoetida ((hing))","item":"asafoetida ((hing))","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon red chili powder (or cayenne pepper)","item":"red chili powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or cayenne pepper"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Rinse green moong beans for a couple of times and then soak in enough water for an hour. You can also soak them for a couple of hours or overnight. If soaking overnight, then the pressure cooking time will reduce.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":2,"text":"After 1 to 2 hours, drain all the water and the keep the soaked mung beans aside.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":3,"text":"Chop the onion, tomato and green chilies. Crush the ginger and garlic to a paste in the mortar-pestle.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":4,"text":"Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 3 litre pressure cooker. Keep the heat to a low.","section":"Making green moong dal"},{"number":5,"text":"Add the whole spices - tej patta, cumin seeds. Fry till the cumin seeds splutter.","section":"Making green moong dal"},{"number":6,"text":"Then add the chopped onions. Sauté the onions till light golden on medium-low to medium heat.","section":"Making green moong dal"},{"number":7,"text":"Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chilies. Stir and sauté for a few seconds till the raw aroma of ginger-garlic goes away.","section":"Making green moong dal"},{"number":8,"text":"Now add the chopped tomatoes and turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder.","section":"Making green moong dal"},{"number":9,"text":"Stir and sauté on medium-low to medium heat till the tomatoes soften, become pulpy and you see oil releasing from the sides.","section":"Making green moong dal"},{"number":10,"text":"Add the soaked moong beans. Stir to combine.","section":"Making green moong dal"},{"number":11,"text":"Add 2.5 to 3 cups water and salt as per taste. Mix very well.","section":"Making green moong dal"},{"number":12,"text":"Cover and pressure cook sabut moong dal for 10 to 12 whistles or 15 to 17 minutes on a medium to high heat till the moong beans are softened thoroughly.","section":"Making green moong dal"},{"number":13,"text":"When the pressure falls naturally down on its own in the cooker, then only open the lid and check the moong beans. If they still have slight bite to them, then add some water and pressure cook for some more whistles.","section":"Making green moong dal"},{"number":14,"text":"Keep the cooker on the stove top and simmer the moong dal for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring at intervals. If the mixture looks dry, then you can add more water.","section":"Making green moong dal"},{"number":15,"text":"The consistency of the dal should not be watery. While cooking you can mash a few lentils with the back of the spoon.","section":"Making green moong dal"},{"number":16,"text":"Switch off the heat when you get the desired consistency in the dal. Cover the cooker with any flat steel lid or steel plate.","section":"Making green moong dal"},{"number":17,"text":"Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small pan or tadka pan. Splutter cumin seeds first on low heat.","section":"Tempering for green gram curry (optional step)"},{"number":18,"text":"Switch off the heat and then add a pinch of asafoetida and red chili powder or cayenne pepper. Stir to mix.","section":"Tempering for green gram curry (optional step)"},{"number":19,"text":"Add this tempering mixture to the dal. Stir and mix well.","section":"Tempering for green gram curry (optional step)"},{"number":20,"text":"Add chopped coriander leaves. Stir again.","section":"Tempering for green gram curry (optional step)"},{"number":21,"text":"Serve Green Moong Dal with steamed rice or chapati.","section":"Tempering for green gram curry (optional step)"},{"number":22,"text":"While serving this Green Gram Curry, you can garnish with a few coriander leaves if you like.","section":"Tempering for green gram curry (optional step)"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:48:51.445516+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:48:51.445516+00:00"}