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    Sookhi Moong Dal

    Published: Aug 15, 2018 · Last Modified: Feb 2, 2023 by Kanan Patel / 7 Comments

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    Sookhi Moong Dal Recipe (Dry Moong Dal)

    Sookhi Moong Dal Recipe - this is dry preparation of yellow lentils. In Gujarati language, it is called mag ni chutti dal.

    Sookhi moong dal served with rice and kadhi in the back.

    Usually all the lentils/dal are made in soupy consistency e.g. chana dal, dal fry, toor dal etc. But today, I am sharing the dry moong dal which is kind of sabji.

    At home we love to have it with kadhi and rice. Trust me this combo is too good. Try it once.

    Sometimes it is part of special occasion meal/thali in Gujarat. This thali may also have poori, bharwa bhindi, kadhi, rice, shrikhand or basundi, khaman dhokla. My mom always (most of the time) makes this spread for guests.

    Here I am making this dry moong dal in pressure cooker and here each and every lentil is separated from each other. Also they are soft, still hold the shape.

    To make this dry moong dal, the water:dal ratio has to be perfect and cooking time has to be proper. If not right then you may end with mushy dal.

    In North India, sookhi urad dal is made with almost similar method.

    Check out more moong dal recipes
    Chilke wali moong dal // Whole green moong dal // Moong dal khichdi // Moong dal kachori // Paruppu payasam (moong dal kheer)

    Step By Step Photo Instructions:

    1) Wash moong dal under running cold water till water runs clear. Or rinse 2-3 times till water is not cloudy anymore.

    2) Soak in enough water for at least 30 minutes. After that discard the soaking water.

    Collage of 2 images showing moong dal and washed dal.

    3) Heat the oil in a pressure cooker on medium heat. Once hot add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Now add cloves, cinnamon stick and dried red chili. Saute for 30 seconds, you will have nice arome of the spices.

    4) Add soaked, drained moong dal and mix.

    Collage of 2 images showing tempering made with spices and mixing moong dal.

    5) Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt.

    6) Mix well.

    Collage of 2 images showing adding and mixing spice powders.

    7) Add water and stir.

    8) Cover the cooker with lid. Put the weight on and cook for 2 whistles. Then turn off the stove and let the pressure go down by itself. Open the lid.

    Collage of 2 images showing adding water and cooked dal.

    9) Fluff up and mix the dal. It should be soft, yet hold the shape (not mushy).

    10) Now lastly add lemon juice and mix.

    Collage of 2 images showing fluffing cooked dal and squeezing lemon juice.

    Serving suggestion: sookhi moong dal can be served with phulka roti. It is also served with kadhi and rice. In Gujarat, this mag ni chutti dal is served with aamras puri.

    Sookhi moong dal mixed with kadhi and rice in a plate with a spoon and exta moong dal and kadhi bowl in the back.

    Did you try this sookhi moong dal recipe? I’d love to hear about it! Leave a review in the comment section below.

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    Sookhi moong dal recipe - a dry preparation of yellow lentils. In gujarati language it is called mag ni chutti dal.
    Author: Kanan
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Gujarati
    Calories: 114kcal
    Servings 2
    Prep Time 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes minutes
    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml) See details

    Ingredients  

    • ½ cup Yellow moong dal (split and skinless)
    • 1 tablespoon Oil
    • ¼ teaspoon Mustard seeds
    • ½ inch Cinnamon stick
    • 2 Cloves
    • 1 Dried red chilies
    • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • ½ teaspoon Red chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin powder
    • ½ teaspoon Coriander powder
    • Salt to taste
    • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons Water
    • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
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    Instructions 

    • Wash and soak the dal for 30 minutes. Then discard the soaking water.
    • Heat the oil in pressure cooker on medium heat. Once hot add mustard seeds. As soon as they splutter, add cloves, cinnamon and dried red chili. Saute for 30 seconds.
    • Add moong dal, all the spice powders and salt, mix well.
    • Add water and stir.
    • Cover the cooker with lid, put the weight on and cook for 2 whistles.
    • Once pressure releases, open the lid and fluff up the dal.
    • Lastly squeeze the lemon juice, mix and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3.6g | Fat: 7.4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 0.4g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1.1mg
    *Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving
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    1. Mashra

      January 17, 2023 at 2:04 am

      It turned out perfect. I made it in pressure cooker and followed your instructions. I just added little lemon at time of boiling as it helps to keep dal separate. Thank You.5 stars

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      • Kanan Patel

        January 17, 2023 at 9:57 am

        Very glad to know that it came out good.

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