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    Masala Moong Dal Sundal

    Published: Oct 12, 2017 · Modified: Dec 4, 2020 by Srivalli · 14 Comments

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    Masala Moong Dal Sundal is a spicy sundal made with moong dal. This is an excellent sundal to make during Navrati or just as an evening snack.

    I normally make moong dal Sundal and it is not very spicy. However, this time as a change, wanted to try something spicy. So used this spicy masala powder. I had made this along with Pudina Rice.

    This is part of the BM#81, Week 2 on Lentil Sides and Salads.

    Masala Moong Dal Sundal

    For the Moong Dal

    1/2 cup Moong Dal
    A Pinch Salt

    For the Spice Powder

    3 nos Dry Red Chillies
    1/2 tsp Peppercorns
    1 tsp Chana dal / Bengal Gram
    1 tsp Urad Dal
    2 tsp Coconut grated

    Other Ingredients for making the Sundal

    1 tsp Cooking Oil
    1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
    1/2 tsp Urad Dal
    A Pinch Asafoetida
    A Pinch Salt
    Handful Curry Leaves
    2 tsp Coconut Grated

    For the Moong Dal,

    Wash and soak the Moong Dal for an hour. Change water a couple of times, pressure cook with a pinch of salt for about 3 to 4 whistles till it gets cooked soft.

    For the Spice Powder

    Dry roast all the ingredients listed under spice powder. Allow to cool and grind to a smooth powder. Keep it aside.

    Making the Sundal

    Heat a nonstick pan with oil. Temper with curry leaves, mustard, urad, hing and add the cooked moong dal. Combine everything well.
    Then add the ground spice powder, grated coconut, and toss.
    Serve as prasadam or as your evening snack.

    Masala Moong Dal Sundal
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    Masala Moong Dal Sundal

    Masala Moong Dal Sundal is a spicy sundal made with moong dal. This is an excellent sundal to make during Navrati or just as an evening snack.
    Cuisine South Indian
    By Cook Method Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
    Occasion Evening Snack, Navaratri
    By Diet Healthy Recipes, Vegetarian
    Dish Type Dry Side Dishes
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For the Moong Dal

    • 1/2 cup Moong Dal
    • A Pinch Salt

    For the Spice Powder

    • 3 nos Dry Red Chillies
    • 1/2 tsp Peppercorns
    • 1 tsp Chana Dal / Bengal Gram
    • 1 tsp Urad dal
    • 2 tsp Coconut grated

    Other Ingredients for making the Sundal

    • 1 tsp Cooking Oil
    • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • 1/2 tsp Urad dal
    • A Pinch Asafoetida
    • A Pinch Salt
    • Handful Curry Leaves
    • 2 tsp Coconut grated

    Instructions

    For the Moong Dal

    • Wash and soak the Moong Dal for an hour. Change water couple of times, pressure cook with a pinch of salt for about 3 to 4 whistles till it gets cooked soft.

    For the Spice Powder

    • Dry roast all the ingredients listed under spice powder. Allow to cool and grind to a smooth powder. Keep it aside.

    Making the Sundal

    • Heat a nonstick pan with oil. Temper with curry leaves, mustard, urad, hing and add the cooked moong dal. Combine everything well.
    • Then add the ground spice powder, grated coconut and toss.
    • Serve as prasadam or as your evening snack.
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    Comments

    1. vaishalisabnani says

      October 12, 2017 at 9:10 am

      When you cook moong daal for 3-4 whistles won’t it become soft and mushy ? From what I understand is that the daal should be dry , correct me if I am wrong .

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      • Srivalli says

        October 12, 2017 at 12:04 pm

        I only soaked it for an hour, so it wasn't well cooked. But yes, if it is soaked well and then cooked for 3 to 4 whistles, it becomes mushy. I guess one has to check and then cook again depending on the texture. If you notice the picture, the moong is still in tact.

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    2. Pavani says

      October 13, 2017 at 11:44 pm

      Yet another delicious sundal recipe Valli. Love the addition of the spice powder. Lip smacking 🙂

      Reply
    3. usha says

      October 14, 2017 at 6:38 pm

      Another mouth3watering masala sundal..

      Reply
    4. Priya Suresh says

      October 15, 2017 at 4:02 pm

      Another nutritious sundal, i can have a super huge bowl of this sundal without any fuss.

      Reply
    5. Veena Krishnakumar says

      October 16, 2017 at 8:41 pm

      I make sundal but no masala in that. Should try this version too

      Reply
    6. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says

      October 16, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      Pudina Rice and Masala Sundal,definitely a yummy combo..

      Reply
    7. Sandhiya says

      October 17, 2017 at 7:31 am

      I too often make this sundal just with basic tempering without any spice powder. Healthy and delicious!!!

      Reply
    8. Preeti says

      October 17, 2017 at 10:11 pm

      Masala sundal is very new recipe for me... will try soon

      Reply
    9. Mayuri Patel says

      October 23, 2017 at 11:14 pm

      Another delicious and healthy sundal from you Srivalli. This is what I need to eat after eating all the Diwali goodies.

      Reply
    10. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      October 24, 2017 at 7:06 am

      I love cooking with whole moong and this masaledar moong sundal is a great choice.

      Reply
    11. Ritu Tangri says

      October 29, 2017 at 9:44 am

      It is such a nutritious bowl of sundal and with all those flavorful ingredients it must have tasted wondrous

      Reply
    12. Priya Srinivasan says

      November 05, 2017 at 12:03 am

      During navrathri, the sundal season, i grind that spice powder and keep it ready for the evening neivedhiyams! But i dont add urad dal! Sundals are great snack, and also one of the simplest and tastiest dish too!

      Reply
    13. ruchi indu says

      November 08, 2017 at 11:30 am

      My favorite sundal. I can have it just like that.

      Reply

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