This healthy, nutritious and protein rich Moong dal Sundal is perfect to make for festivals.
For the final day of this week’s blogging marathon, I have an easy to make, healthy and delicious Moong dal Sundal. I love lentils in all shapes and forms but I love them in simple dishes like this even more — they taste so earthy and yummy. Sundals are nothing but lentil/ legume based salads often made in South India.Salads were rarely a part of our meals while growing up. Eating raw veggies was not the most appealing thing when I was little. But I’m glad that I jumped on the salad wagon and I really like munching on the crispy and crunchy raw veggies. My 20 year old self would scorn that off, but I have grown older and wiser now 🙂
Today’s salad recipe is from Valli’s Cooking4allseason’s blog. I bookmarked it right away when she posted it for the same theme couple of weeks ago. I rarely make sundals at home and this sounded just perfect — spicy and delicious. The addition of spice powder/ masala with coconut sounded tasty, so I tried it right away.This Moong dal Sundal is great to make during festivals to give as offering to god. It is also great for afternoon snack or as a side dish for an elaborate South Indian thali (like here and here).
Pressure cook moong dal along with some salt until tender, about 3~4 whistles or cook them in boiling water for 15~18 minutes.
While the dal is cooking, make the masala powder. Heat 1tsp oil in a pan and the ingredients for masala and cook till golden. Let the mixture cool for a little bit, then grind it to a powder.
Once the beans are done, drain any remaining water and keep ready.
Heat 2tsp oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and urad dal. Once the seeds start to splutter, add green chilies and curry leaves. Cook for a minute before adding the cooked mung beans. Stir in grated coconut. Serve warm or at room temperature.
I have yet to try sundals , the addition of tempering and coconut must be taking them to a new level . The mung bean sundal sounds very flavourful and tempting .
This healthy, nutritious and protein rich Moong dal Sundal is perfect to make for festivals.
Salads were rarely a part of our meals while growing up. Eating raw veggies was not the most appealing thing when I was little. But I’m glad that I jumped on the salad wagon and I really like munching on the crispy and crunchy raw veggies. My 20 year old self would scorn that off, but I have grown older and wiser now 🙂
This Moong dal Sundal is great to make during festivals to give as offering to god. It is also great for afternoon snack or as a side dish for an elaborate South Indian thali (like here and here).
Lets check out what my fellow marathoners have cooked today for BM# 81.
Never get bored of this nutritious sundal, my favourite one. Nothing can beat this protein packed sundal for evening snacks.
Pavani, I am crazy about all kinds of lentils too. Loved the masala for this moong sundal and will try it soon!
A tempting dish. I haven’ t made sundals as yet, I have to try them out as they are so healthy and filling. Lovely clicks.
I have yet to try sundals , the addition of tempering and coconut must be taking them to a new level . The mung bean sundal sounds very flavourful and tempting .
Even the simple sundal looks super amazing with your clicks.
Love this dish, never added coconut for Moong dal Sundal. Will try soon.
OMG! this sundal is so tempting. Would love to dig into the salad!
This is one of our favourite sundals Pavani..very nicely done. And yes this year it was this spicy masala for all sundals..:)
This sundal is tasty and healthy. Ideal to binge as a snack.
Such a healthy and yummy Sundal.. Perfect for evening with tea..
Such a humble yet power packed moong daal sundal. looks delicious!
Love sundal with whole moong. I also have this sundal bookmarked from Valli’s space. Love how simple it is to make.
I love Sundal and a moong dal Sundal sounds delicious!
Wow! Pavani I am drooling over the pics. Looks amazingly delicious. Can you link it to MLLA#13 happening on my place?
Lovely sundal and awesome clicks Pavani