Moong dal idli is a protein rich breakfast recipe that helps in weight loss. This is an excellent breakfast recipe and perfect for kids tiffin box as well.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Soaking Time4 hourshrs
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: healthy breakfast recipes, moong dal idli, moong dal recipe
In a mixer grinder jar, blend it to a smooth paste without adding water.
Once done, transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Prepare Veggies Mixture
In a frying pan, heat oil.
Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
Add chopped onion, ginger, and curry leaves and saute for a minute.
Now add chopped veggies and salt to taste.
Then cover with a lid and cook for 2 minutes on low flame.
Remove from pan when cooked properly. Let it cool for some time.
Final Batter for Idli
Now add the sauteed veggies to the lentil paste.
Add curd and little salt as per taste.
Whisk with a wired whisk for 3 - 4 minutes.
After that, add ½ tsp of soda or 1 Eno sachet into the batter and mix well.
Steam Idlis
Grease the idli mold with little oil.
Place 1 tbsp batter on each mold.
Place steamer on the stovetop with water.
Place the mold in a steamer and close the lid.
Steam it for 15 - 20 minutes on medium-high heat.
Turn off heat. Wait for 5 minutes before opening the lid of steamer.
Then remove molds from the steamer and let it cool.
Remove with help of a spoon and serve with chutney and sambar.
Notes
If you don't want to saute the veggies, then blanch the finely chopped vegetables for 2 minutes. Cool and add to the batter. Then add tempering of cumin and mustard to the batter.