You are here: Home > Videos > Cuisine Recipes > Indian Veg Recipes > South Indian Recipes > Different types of Idlis > Moong Dal and Spinach Idli Video by Tarla Dalal Moong Dal and Spinach Idli Video by Tarla Dalal Viewed 22562 times Eliminating rice reduces the calorie count of these spinach idlis, making them suitable for diabetics as well. The same moong dal batter can also be used to make healthy pankis and pancakes. Tweet Recipe Description for Moong Dal and Spinach Idli Preparation Time: 10 minsCooking Time: 12 mins Makes 12 idlis Show me for idlis Ingredients For Moong Dal and Spinach Idli1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , soaked for 3 hours and drained3/4 cup blanched and roughly chopped spinach (palak)3 green chillies , roughly chopped1 tbsp fresh low fat curds (dahi) salt to taste1/2 tsp fruit salt1/4 tsp oil for greasingFor Serving sambhar healthy coconut chutney Method For moong dal and spinach idliTo make {span class="bold1"}moong dal spinach idli{/span}, combine the yellow moong dal , spinach and green chillies and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste without using any water.Transfer the mixture into a bowl, add the curds and salt and mix well.Just before steaming, add the fruit salt to the batter and pour 2 tsp water over it.When the bubbles form, mix gently.Grease the idli moulds using oil, put spoonfuls of the batter into idli moulds and steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.Cool the {span class="bold1"}moong dal spinach idli{/span} slightly, demould and serve immediately with sambhar and healthy coconut chutney. See step by step images of Moong Dal and Spinach Idli recipe RECIPE SOURCE : Breakfast Recipes