59 calories for 1 piece of Methi Moong Dal Dhokla, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 8.6g, Protein 3.5g, Fat 1.2g.

Click here to view Methi Moong Dal Dhokla recipe. | Indian green moong methi dhokla | healthy moong dal dhokla| healthy snack is a satiating snack and perfect for a brunch too. Learn how to make Indian green moong methi dhokla.

To make methi moong dal dhokla, clean, wash and soak the green moong dal in enough hot water for 2 hours. Drain and keep aside. Combine the drained green moong dal, green chillies and approx. 5 tbsp of water in a mixer and blend till smooth. Transfer the mixture in a deep bowl, add the fenugreek leaves, besan, asafoetida, sugar, 2 tsp of oil and salt and mix well. Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and add 2 tsp of water over it and mix gently. Pour batter in a greased 175 mm. (7") diameter thali and spread it to make an even layer. Steam the dhoklas for 12 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Cool slightly. Heat the remaining 1 tsp of oil in a small non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds, sesame seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Pour this tempering over the prepared dhokla and cut it into 16 square pieces. Serve immediately with green chutney.

Indian green moong methi dhokla, are generally healthy, no doubt, but this is an even more nutritious version, as the dal is used with the skin and a leafy vegetable is also added. So the nutrition count is manifold. The moong dal provides protein, along with other key minerals like folic acid magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. All these nutrients help maintain heart health.

With appreciable amounts of fibre, this healthy snackis a suitable option for heart patients, weight watchers and diabetics. For diabetics, we recommend a serving size of 3 pieces.

Is Methi Moong Dal Dhokla healthy?

Yes, this is healthy. But restrictions apply to some.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

1. Methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) : Methi leaves are low in calorie, powerful antioxidant and cures mouth ulcers. Fenugreek leaves help in improving glucose and insulin responses, hence good for diabetics. The levels of cholesterol also reduced with intakes of fenugreek leaves. Rich in Vitamin K which is good for bone metabolism. See all benefits of methi leaves here. 

2. Moong Dal ( Green Moong Dal ) : Moong dal or green moong dal  is rich in Folate, Vitamin B9 or Folic Acid which helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially  red blood cells and is pregnancy friendly. Being rich in Antioxidants like Flavonoids, mung reduces the damage done by free radicals to the blood vessels and lowers inflammation. Moong Dal is heart and diabetes friendly. Moong Dal or Split Green Gram are high in Fibre and 1 cup of cooked Moong dal gives 28.52% of your daily Fibre requirements. See here for 9 fabulous benefits of Moong Dal.

3. Besan : Besan has more good fat than whole wheat flour and also higher protein content. Rich in complex carbohydrates and with a low glycemic index, besan is good for diabetics too. Besan is high in Folate or folic acid, which is important for rapid growth and multiplication of red blood cells and white blood cells (WBC) in the bone marrow. See 10 detailed benefits of besan and why it's good for you. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Methi Moong Dal Dhokla?

Yes, this recipe is good for diabetics, heart and weight loss BUT use a bit less oil. Methi leaves are low in calorie, powerful antioxidant and cures mouth ulcers. Fenugreek leaves help in improving glucose and insulin responses, hence good for diabetics. Moong Dal is heart and diabetes friendly. Moong Dal or Split Green Gram are high in Fibre and 1 cup of cooked Moong dal gives 28.52% of your daily Fibre requirements.

Healthy Chutney to have with Dhokla

Have this with nutritious green chutney recipe which has ZERO sugar used in it made with mint leaves, onions and coriander, lehsun ka chutney, green garlic chutney or green chutney recipe.

 Coconut based options are healthy coconut chutney made from coconut and coriander and coconut coriander green chutney for idlis dosa uttapam vada.

Coconut Coriander Green Chutney for Dosa, Dosa Green Chutney

Can healthy individuals have Methi Moong Dal Dhokla?

Yes. 

How to burn 59 calories that come from one piece of Methi Moong Dal Dhokla?

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.