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Khatta moong dal kadhi is a Gujarati recipe of whole green moong cooked in a sour yogurt gravy.
Boiled moong is tempered with cumin, asafoetida, garlic, ginger and green chillies, spiced with turmeric and red chilli powder, then simmered with sour curd whisked with gram flour until the oil starts to appear on top.
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Why you will love this moong dal kadhi
- Khatta: whole moong in a sour yogurt gravy.
- Gujarati: a home-style kadhi.
- Quick: boils for just 3 to 4 minutes.
- Your consistency: add water as you like.
Ingredient notes
- Green gram: 1/2 cup whole green moong, boiled.
- Curd: 1/2 cup sour curd, whisked with 1 tbsp gram flour into a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Garlic and ginger: 1/2 tbsp garlic paste and 1 tsp ginger paste.
- Water: half a cup, or more for a thinner kadhi.
Moong Dal Kadhi Recipe
Khatta moong dal kadhi: boiled whole green moong simmered in a spiced sour curd and gram flour gravy.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup green gram (whole moong), boiled
- 1/2 cup sour curd
- 1½ tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- 1/2 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 2–3 green chillies, crushed
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tbsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp gram flour (besan)
- 1 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Make the batter. In a bowl with the curd, add the gram flour and whisk into a smooth batter. Make sure there are no lumps.
- Temper. In a steel vessel, heat the oil. Once hot, add the cumin seeds and roast for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Add the aromatics. Add the asafoetida, garlic and ginger paste and crushed green chillies, and roast on a low flame for a minute and a half.
- Add the moong. Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and boiled moong dal and mix well. Sprinkle salt to taste.
- Add the curd. Add the curd and gram flour mixture and mix everything well.
- Add water. On a full flame, add half a cup of water and stir well. Keep the consistency of the kadhi as you like.
- Boil. Let it boil well for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally so the kadhi does not stick to the bottom.
- Finish. When the oil starts to appear on top of the kadhi, switch off the flame. The kadhi is ready.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
Serving size1 serving (1/4 recipe)
| Nutrient | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% |
| Sodium 99 mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20 g | 7% |
| Dietary Fibre 6 g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 3 g | |
| Protein 7 g | |
| Vitamin A 352 IU | |
| Vitamin C 7 mg | 8% |
| Calcium 46 mg | 4% |
| Iron 2 mg | 11% |
| Potassium 378 mg | 8% |
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Values are approximate and calculated from the ingredients listed. The actual amounts depend on the brands you use.
Recipe by Siddhi Panchal.
Tips for moong dal kadhi
- Whisk the curd and gram flour into a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Roast the garlic, ginger and chillies on a low flame.
- Stir occasionally so the kadhi does not stick to the bottom.
- Switch off the flame when the oil starts to appear on top.
What to serve with Moong Dal Kadhi
Serve moong dal kadhi hot. For more Gujarati dishes, try my Gujarati Kadhi, Gujarati Dal and Gujarati Khichdi.
Moong Dal Kadhi FAQs
What is moong dal kadhi?
Khatta moong, a Gujarati recipe of whole green moong cooked in a sour yogurt gravy.
How do I stop lumps in the kadhi?
Whisk the gram flour into the curd until smooth before adding it.
How do I know the kadhi is done?
After boiling for 3 to 4 minutes, the oil starts to appear on top.
Can I make it thinner?
Yes. Add water to keep the consistency you like.
How many does this recipe serve?
It serves 4, at about 159 kcal a serving.
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