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green moong dal dhokla is a healthy Gujarati snack. Learn how to make green moong dal vegetable dhokla.

moong dal dhokla, is rich in zinc, folic acid, iron and protein. 4 dhoklas at 44 calories per dhokla make a super protein rich filling snack.

Adding veggies to healthy green moong dal dhokla further increases the fibre, folic acid and iron content substantially.

Tips for moong dal dhokla. 1. Remember to ensure proper consistency of the batter – if you add too much water while grinding, the Dhokla will neither be firm nor cooked properly. 2. Remember to grease the thali with ghee / oil so demoulding the fibre rich, protein rich, iron rich dhoklas becomes easier.

This suavely flavoured green moong dal dhokla, zero-oil, popular Guajarati farsan is great for people who are counting their calories. Devour this any-time snack with healthy green chutney, for that extra zing.

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Moong Dal Dhokla ( Low Calorie Healthy Cooking)

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Soaking time:  2 hours   Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     5Makes 5 servings
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Ingredients


For Moong Dal Dhokla
1 cup green moong dal (split green gram) , soaked for 2 hours and drained
1 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies
2 tsp besan (bengal gram flour)
2 tbsp finely chopped cabbage
2 tbsp finely chopped carrot
1 1/2 tbsp low fat curds (dahi)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
1 tsp fruit salt

For Serving With Moong Dal Dhokla
 healthy green chutney

Method
For the moong dal dhokla
    For the moong dal dhokla
  1. To make moong dal dhokla, combine the moong dal, green chillies and 5 tbsp of water in a mixer and blend to a smooth paste.
  2. Transfer the paste into a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients, except the fruit salt, and mix well.
  3. Just before steaming, add the fruit salt to the batter and sprinkle 2 tsp of water over it.
  4. When the bubbles form, mix gently.
  5. Pour the mixture into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali and steam in a steamer for 10 minutes.
  6. Cut into pieces and keep aside to cool slightly.
  7. Serve the the moong dal dhoklas immediately with healthy green chutney.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per piece
Energy44 cal
Protein3.1 g
Carbohydrates7.6 g
Fiber1.1 g
Fat0.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium4.7 mg
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what is moong dal dhokla made of ?
    what is moong dal dhokla made of ?
  1. what is moong dal dhokla made of ? healthy moong dal dhokla is made from 1 cup green moong dal (split green gram) , soaked for 2 hours and drained, 1 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies, 2 tsp besan (bengal gram flour), 2 tbsp finely chopped cabbage, 2 tbsp finely chopped carrot, 1 1/2 tbsp low fat curds (dahi), a pinch of asafoetida (hing), salt to taste and 1 tsp fruit salt. See below image of list of ingredients for moong dal dhokla.

how to clean and soak green moong dal
    how to clean and soak green moong dal
  1. The green moong dal you buy should be free of dust, stones and other debris. Check the packaging date before buying and choose from a recent lot.
  2. Pick and clean the green moong dal of any dirt or debris. Here we need 1 cup green moong dal (split green gram).  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. Pour enough water to submerge the dal. 
  4. Wash the green moong dal. You can see the dirt. 
  5. Wash in water 2 to 3 times till dal is clean.
  6. Cover and  soak for 2 hours.  
  7. green moong dal after soaking for 2 hours.
  8. Drain the green moong dal using a strainer. Discard the water. Keep the dal aside. 
  9. soaked and drained green moong dal.

for the batter of moong dal dhokla
    for the batter of moong dal dhokla
  1. For the batter of moong dal dhokla recipe | Indian green moong dhokla | healthy moong dal dhokla | healthy snack, add the soaked and drained green moong dal in a mixer jar.
  2. Add 1 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies. Antioxidant vitamin C in green chillies protects the body from effects of harmful free radicals and prevents stress. It is probably the high fiber which helps in controlling blood sugar levels. This it is a welcome addition to a diabetic diet. Suffering from anaemia? Add green chillies to your list of iron rich foods too. For complete details see benefits of green chilli.  
  3. Add approx. 5 tbsp of water for blending.  
  4. Blend till smooth. 
  5. Transfer to a bowl. The mixture should have no lumps.
  6. Add 2 tsp besan (bengal gram flour).
  7. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped cabbage.
  8. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped carrot.
  9. Add 1 1/2 tbsp low fat curds (dahi).
  10. Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
  11. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
  12. Mix well.
  13. Just before steaming, add 1 tsp fruit salt to the batter.
  14. Sprinkle 2 tsp of water over it.
  15. White bubbles (foam) will form. 
  16. Batter after mixing gently. It does a little while to mix in the fruit salt as we want it mixed in completley.

making moong dal dhokla
    making moong dal dhokla
  1. To make green moong dal dhokla recipe | green moong dal vegetable dhokla | healthy green moong dal dhokla | grease a thali with oil.
  2. Pour the mixture into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali.
  3. Place in a steamer.
  4. Cover with a lid and steam the dhoklas on a high flame for 10 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. 
     
  5. Slightly cool Moong dal dhokla thali.
  6. Cut green moong dal dhokla | green moong dal vegetable dhokla | healthy green moong dal dhokla | into kite shape pieces with a sharp knife.
  7. Serve green moong dal dhokla | green moong dal vegetable dhokla | healthy green moong dal dhokla | immediately with healthy green chutney.

tips for moong dal dhokla
    tips for moong dal dhokla
  1. Moong Dal Dhokla – protein and fibre rich snack.  
  2. Remember to ensure proper consistency of the batter – if you add too much water while grinding, the Dhokla will neither be firm nor cooked properly. 
  3. After adding fruit salt, mix the batter gently. If you mix it vigorously, it will negate the effect of fruit salt and the dhoklas may not turn soft. 
  4. Remember to grease the thali with ghee / oil so demoulding the dhokla becomes easier. 

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Moong Dal Dhokla ( Low Calorie Healthy Cooking)
 on 08 Jun 22 09:40 AM
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08 Jun 22 12:43 PM
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