Moong Dal Dosa is a nutritious and flavorful alternative to the traditional rice dosa, made using skinned yellow moong dal. This crispy and savory dosa is light, gluten-free, and rich in protein, making it a great choice for breakfast, lunch, or even a quick snack. Simple to prepare, this dosa comes together with minimal ingredients and time, making it perfect for busy days while still packing a punch of flavor with green chilies, ginger, and spices.

What is Moong Dal Dosa?

Moong Dal Dosa is a South Indian-style dosa made using soaked and blended yellow moong dal. It’s a thin, crispy crepe seasoned with spices, providing a healthy, protein-rich alternative to the classic dosa made from rice and urad dal.

Main Ingredient of Moong Dal Dosa:

• Skinned yellow moong dal (mung beans)

What Is So Special About Moong Dal Dosa?

Moong Dal Dosa is light on the stomach, high in protein, and easier to digest than rice-based dosas. It doesn’t require fermentation, making it a quick go-to meal that’s ideal for weight watchers, diabetics, or anyone seeking a nutritious and delicious dish.

Quick and Easy Moong Dal Dosa Recipe:

This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes. With simple ingredients and no need for fermentation, Moong Dal Dosa is a quick and healthy meal for any time of the day.

How to Make Moong Dal Dosa

1. Preparation:
• Rinse the moong dal thoroughly and soak it for 15-20 minutes. If the lentils are old, soak in warm water.
• Drain and rinse the soaked dal, then blend it with ginger, green chilies, optional dried red chilies, cumin, salt, and 1 cup of water until smooth. Adjust water as needed for a pouring consistency.
2. Cooking the Dosa:
• Heat a cast-iron or non-stick pan until hot. Drizzle oil and spread it using a kitchen tissue or cut onion.
• Pour a ladle of the batter into the center of the pan, spreading it in a circular motion to form a thin dosa.
• Drizzle ghee around the edges and cook until the edges start lifting. Flip and cook on the other side for a minute or two until golden and crispy.
• Reduce the heat before making the next dosa to prevent the batter from clumping in the center.
3. Serving:
• Serve the hot moong dal dosa with chutney of your choice!

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Expert Tips

• Make sure the batter is of pouring consistency; too thick batter will be difficult to spread.
• If using a cast-iron pan, ensure it’s well-heated before pouring the batter, but reduce the heat to low once the batter is spread.
• Use ghee for a richer flavor and crispy texture.
• Adjust spice levels based on your preference.

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Category

Breakfast, Snack

Servings

4

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

180

Moong Dal Dosa is a healthy, gluten-free South Indian dish made with yellow mung beans and spices. Perfect for a quick and nutritious meal!

Author:

Parth Kapoor

Ingredients

• 1 cup moong dal (skinned yellow mung dal)

• ¾ to 1 inch ginger (peeled)

• 1-2 green chilies

• 2 dried red chilies (optional)

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• ¾ to 1 tsp cumin (jeera)

• ⅓ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 to 1¼ cup water
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil (for cooking)

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Directions

1. Rinse the moong dal thoroughly and soak for 15-20 minutes.

2. Drain and rinse the soaked dal. Add it to a grinder with ginger, green chilies, red chilies (optional), cumin, and 1 cup of water. Blend to a smooth, spreadable batter.
3. Heat a cast-iron or non-stick pan. Drizzle oil and spread it evenly. Pour a ladle of batter in the center and spread it in a circular motion.
4. Drizzle ghee around the edges and cook on medium-high heat until the edges lift. Flip and cook the other side for a minute or two.
5. Serve hot with chutney of your choice.

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Recipe Note

For an extra crispy dosa, cook on low heat for an additional minute after flipping.