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Moong Dal Idli Recipe | No Rice Protein-Rich Idli Recipe

Posted on Mar 18th, 2020
by Sowmya Venkatachalam
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3.99 from 71 votes
Moong Dal is a protein rich lentil. We can make soft Idlis out of this healthy pulse. This is a no rice Idli Recipe with moong dal and spices. Serve with Mint-Coriander Chutney and enjoy this healthy Idli
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking Time 3 hours
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Idli is one of the healthiest dish we can proudly say aloud. Rice, urad dal are soaked, ground to thick batter and the batter then fermented for 8-12 hours. After fermenting, the batter is poured into idli plates and steam cooked to get healthy and tasty idli‘. Fermentation process is the main secret for getting soft and puffy idli’. There are lots of instant version of Idli we can make like Rava Idli, Javvarasi Idli, Oats Idli where we don’t ferment the batter but instead we add Eno Salt / Baking Soda which makes the idli fluffy and soft.

This Moong Dal Idli is a no-rice, Protein-rich Idli variety. Out of all lentils Moong Dal is rich in protein and is very healthy for even babies. Dal is soaked, ground to thick batter and enhanced with tempering, veggies  and eno salt. The batter is then poured into Idli plates and steam cooked for 15 mins to get soft and puffy Moong Dal Idli. I have used the yellow split moong dal but we can also use whole or split green moong.

You can serve this Idli with Coriander Chutney.

Tips for perfect Instant Moong Dal Idli:

  1. Soak moong dal for atleast 3 hours
  2. Adding Curd incorporates sour taste to the batter which we usually get it through fermentation. I have not used curd but we can add it to batter
  3. Adding Eno Salt is must to get the softer idly. It  helps the batter to aerate making the idli fluffy and soft. But we need add eno salt only just before we are ready to steam the idli’. If we keep the batter after adding eno salt for long time, the batter will be more diluted and idli’s will not puff up

Steps to make Moong Dal Idli without Eno Salt:

This version of making Moong Dal Idli without Eno Salt is shared by Ms.Sita Srinivasan. But the batter requires fermentation similar to our regular idli/dosa batter.

  1.  4 cups moong dhal and 1 cup urad dhal. Soak separately.
  2. Grind urad dhal with 3 cups water and moong dhal with 1.5 cups water.
  3. Mix the batter very well. Add salt and allow it to ferment like normal idli batter.
  4. Before making Idli, add water as needed.

You may also want try:

  1. Rava (Sooji) Idli
  2. Sago (Javvarasi/ Sabudana) Idli
  3. Oats Idli
  4. Conventional Idli/Dosa Batter
  5. Ragi (Finger Millet / Kezhvaragu) Idli
  6. Kanchipuram Idli

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Moong Dal Idli Recipe
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Moong Dal Idli Recipe | No Rice Protein-rich Idli Recipe

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Equipments Needed
  • Mixer Grinder
  • Heavy Bottomed Pan
  • Pressure Cooker
  • Idli Plates
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Soaking Time: 3 hours
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Sowmya Venkatachalam
Moong Dal is a protein rich lentil. We can make soft Idlis out of this healthy pulse. This is a no rice Idli Recipe with moong dal and spices. Serve with Mint-Coriander Chutney and enjoy this healthy Idli
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Ingredients

  • 1½ Cups Moong dal 1 Cup - 250ml
  • ¾ tsp Salt
  • ¼ Cup Grated Carrot
  • 2 tbsp Green Peas
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves
  • 1 tsp Eno

For Tempering

  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 inch Ginger Chopped
  • 2 Green Chili
  • Few Curry leaves
  • 1 tbsp Cashews

Instructions 

Soaking Dal

  • Wash and soak moong dal for atleast 3 hours

Grinding Dal

  • After 3 hours, drain water from the dal. Take dal to the mixer jar and grind it to smooth batter. Add water little by little till you get a thick but smooth batter like Idli batter.

Tempering Process

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Then add chopped ginger, green chili, curry leaves, cashews and fry till cashews turn light golden color
  • Add this tempering to the ground Moong Dal Batter. Also add salt to the batter
  • Next, add the grated carrot, boiled green peas, chopped coriander leaves to the batter and give the batter a good stir
  • Finally add eno salt just before you plan to make idli. Adding Eno salt makes the batter fluffy and more diluted and we don't need any fermentation of the batter. Always add eno salt just before you are ready to steam the idli.

Steam Cooking Process

  • Grease the idli plates with oil. Add a ladle of batter in each idli mould.
  • Steam cook for about 15 mins
  • Allow the steam to fully release and then allow it to cool off for a minute. Then using a spoon or take out the Idli's from the mould

Serving Time

  • Serve the delicious protein rich Moong Dal Idli with chutney of your choice and enjoy this delicious Idli!

Video

Notes

  1. We can add 1/4 Cup of curd to incorporate sourness in the batter
  2. Adding veggies are optional. You can skip the vegetables 

Nutritional Info

Nutrition Facts
Moong Dal Idli Recipe | No Rice Protein-rich Idli Recipe
Amount Per Serving (2 Idli)
Calories 175 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Protein 11g22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Instructions with Step by Step Pictures

SOAKING DAL

  • Wash and soak moong dal for atleast 3 hours

GRINDING DAL

  • After 3 hours, drain water from the dal. Take dal to the mixer jar and grind it to smooth batter. Add water little by little till you get a thick but smooth batter like Idli batter.

TEMPERING PROCESS

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Then add chopped ginger, green chili, curry leaves, cashews and fry till cashews turn light golden color

  • Add this tempering to the ground Moong Dal Batter. Also add salt to the batter

  • Next, add the grated carrot, boiled green peas, chopped coriander leaves to the batter and give the batter a good stir

  • Finally add eno salt just before you plan to make idli. Adding Eno salt makes the batter fluffy and more diluted and we don’t need any fermentation of the batter. Always add eno salt just before you are ready to steam the idli.

STEAM COOKING PROCESS

  • Grease the idli plates with oil. Add a ladle of batter in each idli mould. Steam cook for about 15 mins

  • Allow the steam to fully release and then allow it to cool off for a minute. Then using a spoon or take out the Idli’s from the mould

SERVING TIME

  • Serve the delicious protein rich Moong Dal Idli with chutney of your choice and enjoy this delicious Idli!

Moong Dal Idli Recipe

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Sita Srinivasan says:
March 18, 2020 at 6:29 am

I make this idli with 4 cups moong dhal and 1 cup udad dhal. No vendhayam. Soak separately. Grind udad dhal with 3 cups water and moong dhal with 1.5 cups water. Mix, add salt and add ferment like normal idli batter. Before making, add water as needed and make idli. My amma was surprised with the no yellow tinge color. Nobody will know till you say it is no rice idli.
I have not tried with Vegetables, because the batter is v airy and bubbly and idli comes out super.
I burp a lot with eno and so I avoid it.

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Sowmya Venkatachalam says:
March 18, 2020 at 7:02 am

Oh thats so nice of you mam to share this version. I will try it soon and publish it mentioning your name. So happy to learn it from you. Thank you so much for sharing.

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Sita Srinivasan says:
April 2, 2020 at 3:43 pm

I grind with grinder, not mixer. I do not know how much water to add for mixer.

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Sowmya Venkatachalam says:
April 4, 2020 at 12:18 am

I have not measured water. I will add till i get a smooth batter with pouring consistency

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Aarthy says:
November 5, 2021 at 4:34 pm

Hi Sita thanks for sharing the recipe. Can we make dosa using this recipe? Thanks Aarthy

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Vasudha says:
March 20, 2020 at 6:02 am

Thank you for sharing, planning to make them tomorrow. Can you let me know at what stage we need to add yogurt?

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Sowmya Venkatachalam says:
March 20, 2020 at 9:31 am

Hi Vasudha, I didn’t add yogurt in making this Idli. If you like it, you can add it to the batter.

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Shashi Kohli says:
March 20, 2020 at 10:39 pm

4 stars
Easy. Nd must be yummy

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Sowmya Venkatachalam says:
March 21, 2020 at 2:40 am

Thank you

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Chandana says:
March 22, 2020 at 7:30 pm

Thanks for sharing your recipe …I also prefer without eno and ur recipe gave me that confidence

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Sowmya Venkatachalam says:
March 22, 2020 at 10:40 pm

Thanks Chandana. Try out this option and share the feedback

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Priya says:
April 16, 2020 at 12:36 pm

4 stars
Thanks for sharing Healthy Recipe. can you tell me when should I add curd. As I don’t prefer adding ENO . So at what point we need to add curd and its measurement can you please let us know.

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Sowmya Venkatachalam says:
April 18, 2020 at 12:43 am

Curd incorporates sour taste which will be naturally gotten from fermentation process. if you don’t like eno salt, you can soak 1/4 cup of whole urad dal for 1 hour and grind it as we do for dosa batter and add it to moong dal batter mix well and then ferment it. That way the batter will get fermented and comes out fluffy when steamed.

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Dido says:
May 11, 2020 at 3:30 pm

Hello Sowmya: I’d like to use the fermentation-no Eno method when I try out your recipe, that is with the vegetables. At what stage should I (1) ferment the batter (2) add curd?

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Sowmya Venkatachalam says:
May 11, 2020 at 9:07 pm

if you want to go for fermentation process, soak Urad dal for 2 hours grind it and mix with moong dal batter and ferment it for 8 hours. It will naturally ferment

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Dido says:
May 12, 2020 at 1:43 am

Thank you for the fermentation info. When do I add the curd?

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Sowmya Venkatachalam says:
May 12, 2020 at 8:38 am

No need to add curd if its naturally fermented

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gianna says:
December 16, 2020 at 8:00 pm

Wonderful! I would like to prepare them with this green chutney. Can you suggest me how to make it?

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Sowmya Venkatachalam says:
December 17, 2020 at 1:15 am

Are you asking recipe for green chutney? If so, pls refer this link – https://www.subbuskitchen.com/restaurant-style-coriander-chutney/

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Namrata Kini says:
December 21, 2020 at 5:47 pm

Hi Sowmyaji, tried this recipe today, for the first time. Prepared a small quantity. Turned out well. My first recipe from your blog.
I hv added this recipe in my breakfast menu. Thank you so much.

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Sowmya Venkatachalam says:
December 22, 2020 at 8:09 am

Very glad to know Namrata. So happy you liked it. Please keep trying other recipes and share your feedback! Thank you!

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Manjiri says:
October 25, 2021 at 4:03 pm

Easy and healthy recipe.

#manjirisfoods

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Sowmya Venkatachalam says:
October 26, 2021 at 8:46 pm

thank you 🙏

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