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Pucca traditional and perfect to the core, the Moong Dal Dhokla represents everything that dhoklas stand for – sumptuous, tasty and aromatic!

A wholesome batter of soaked and ground moong dal is complemented by ingredients like besan, curds and fruit salt to get the ideal texture and flavour. Topped off by an aromatic tempering, the Moong Dal Dhokla becomes a tongue-tickling snack, when matched with peppy green chutney.

I would like to share some tips to make the perfect no fermentation moong dal dhokla. 1. Add sugar to batter. Sugar is totally optional but, we want the moong dal dhokla to be like the Nylon khaman dhokla which are sweet hence, we are adding the sugar. 2. Add the asafoetida to the batter. Dals and pulses are a bit difficult to digest, hence a little addition of hing will help in aiding digestion. 3. Add the curd to the batter. We have used homemade curd which will make the yellow moong dal dhokla fluffy and spongy.

This traditional Gujarati Farsans can be enjoyed as a snack for Breakfast , High Tea Party or as an acompaniment to the main course.

Enjoy how to make moong dal dhokla | Gujarati moong dal dhokla | steamed yellow moong dal dhokla | no fermentation moong dal dhokla | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

Moong Dal Dhokla

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Moong Dal Dhokla recipe - How to make Moong Dal Dhokla

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings

Ingredients


For The Moong Dal Dhokla Batter
3/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1 tsp roughly chopped green chillies
salt to taste
1 1/2 tsp sugar
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
2 tbsp curds (dahi)
1 1/2 tsp fruit salt

For The Tempering
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies

For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp grated coconut

For Serving With Moong Dal Dhokla
 green chutney

Method
For moong dal dhokla
    For moong dal dhokla
  1. To make moong dal dhokla, soak the yellow moong dal in enough water for 30 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Combine the yellow moong dal and green chillies and blend in a mixer using ½ cup of water to make a paste of pouring consistency.
  3. Transfer the paste to a bowl, add the salt, sugar, asafoetida, oil, turmeric powder, besan and curds and mix well to make a batter.
  4. Just before steaming, sprinkle fruit salt and mix lightly.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali.
  6. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the dhokala is cooked. Keep aside.
  7. Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
  8. When the mustard seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds, asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  9. Add the green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  10. Pour the tempering over the prepared moong dal dhokla and spread it evenly.
  11. Sprinkle the coriander and coconut evenly on top.
  12. Cut the moong dal dhokla into pieces and serve hot with green chutney.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy180 cal
Protein6.8 g
Carbohydrates18.4 g
Fiber2.5 g
Fat8.6 g
Cholesterol1.2 mg
Sodium10.5 mg
Moong Dal Dhokla Video by Tarla Dalal
Moong Dal Dhokla recipe with step by step photos

Like Moong Dal Dhokla
    Like Moong Dal Dhokla
  1. Dhoklas are my favorite savoury Gujarati dry snack. You can eat dhokla for breakfast, lunch/dinner or even as an evening snack with various chutneys like the green chutney, sweet chutney or the spicy garlic chutney. Khatta safed dhokla and Nylon Khaman dhokla are the two most popular Gujarati dhokla recipes but, apart from that you can make use of a myriad of ingredients like dal, vegetables, spices to make dhokla variations. If you like moong dal dhokla | Gujarati moong dal dhokla | steamed yellow moong dal dhokla | no fermentation moong dal dhokla | below are some quick and healthy dhokla recipes that do not require any fermentation time :
  2. What are Dhoklas? Dhokla is a soft and fluffy steamed snack from the Gujarati repertoire. This all-time favourite is enjoyed as a starter, as a tea-time snack, or even for breakfast. Basically, something you can have any time you are hungry!

    There are innumerable dhokla recipes falling under different types, so you can make this snack multiple times a week and still not get bored. Some dhokla batters like the healthy Moong Dal Dhokla require grinding and fermentation, while others like the Rava Dhokla are quick-fix options that you can simply mix and steam. If you have just a few minutes, not to worry, you can put together yummy Khaman Dhokla in the microwave - Microwave Mug Dhokla! You can even make Khatta Dhokla with handy idli batter. So, depending on the availability of time and ingredients, you can pick a dhokla recipe.

    The best part is that you can always reinforce your dhokla batter with delicious and tasty veggies and greens, like grated carrots, crushed green peas or fenugreek leaves. This makes the dhokla colourful, tasty and healthy too. Once you know the different types of dhokla batters, you can go it on your own, by varying the added veggies, tempering, and so on, according to preferences and availability.

For The Batter Of Moong Dal Dhokla
    For The Batter Of Moong Dal Dhokla
  1. For making the healthy Moong Dal Dhokla batter, clean and wash the yellow moong dal. Refer our glossary  to read about nutritional benefits of moong dal and other ways to use. Add enough water and soak for 30 mins. Drain the soaked dal using a strainer.
     
  2. Transfer the washed dal to a big mixer jar. You can also make use of green moong dal and make Green Moong Dal Dhokla.
  3. Add the green chillies. You can even add ginger for an added flavor.
  4. Add a approx 1/2 cup water that would help to make a paste of pouring consistency.
  5. Blend the moong dal to a smooth paste.
  6. Transfer the paste to a deep bowl Add salt.
  7. Add sugar. Sugar is totally optional but, we want the moong dal dhokla to be like the Nylon khaman dhokla which are sweet hence, we are adding the sugar.
  8. Add the asafoetida. Dals and pulses are a bit difficult to digest, hence a little addition of hing will help in aiding digestion.
  9. Add the oil, turmeric powder. Oil helps in making soft moong dhokla.
  10. Also, add the besan. Besan is another healthy flour which is loaded with good fats and proteins.
  11. Add the curd. We have used fresh homemade curd which will make the dhoklas fluffy and spongy.
  12. Mix well to make a dhokla consistency batter. The best part about the moong dal dhokla is the batter does not require any soaking or fermenting.

How To Make Moong Dal Dhokla
    How To Make Moong Dal Dhokla
  1. For steaming the no-fermentation moong dal dhokla, grease the dhokla plate with little oil and even put water for steaming in a steamer.
  2. Just before steaming, sprinkle fruit salt. After adding the fruit salt, do not let the batter sit idle or else you will get hard Moong Dal Dhokla. Do not mix the batter vigourously to maintain the aeration.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased 175 mm. (7”) diameter thali.
  4. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the moong dal dhokla | Gujarati moong dal dhokla | steamed yellow moong dal dhokla | no fermentation moong dal dhokla |  are cooked. Keep aside.

For Tempering The Moong Dal Dhokla
    For Tempering The Moong Dal Dhokla
  1. For the tempering of Moong Dal Dhokla, heat the oil in a small non-stick pan.
  2. Add the mustard seeds.
  3. When the mustard seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds.
  4. Add the asafetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  6. Pour the tempering over the prepared Moong Dal Dhokla and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the coriander evenly on top.
  7. Also, sprinkle some freshly grated coconut on the Moong Dal Dhokla.
  8. Cut into pieces and serve the quick and easy Moong Dal Dhokla hot with green chutney.
  9. If you enjoyed this recipe of moong dal dhokla | Gujarati moong dal dhokla | steamed yellow moong dal dhokla | no fermentation moong dal dhokla | , also check out

Moong Dal Dhokla – A Nourishing Breakfast Idea
    Moong Dal Dhokla – A Nourishing Breakfast Idea
  1. Moong Dal Dhokla – A Nourishing Breakfast Idea.   Protein rich snacks like Monng Dal Dhokla also has an added advantage of being non-fermented, thus it’s a quick breakfast to put up on the table. 20 minutes is all it takes to make these dhoklas. Diabetics and those with heart disease too can enjoy this delicacy with their family. They just need to avoid the sugar completely and not go overboard and restrict the portion size to half. Strengthen your bones and maintain cell health with these wholesome dhoklas. These are quite satiating and need no accompaniment as such. However you can serve them with low calorie green chutney too. Carry them to work if you have missed your breakfast so that you begin your day a healthy way and are not tempted to reach out for not-so nourishing options like upma, vada etc.

Tips for moong dal dhokla
    Tips for moong dal dhokla
  1. Add sugar to batter. Sugar is totally optional but, we want the moong dal dhokla to be like the Nylon khaman dhokla which are sweet hence, we are adding the sugar.
  2. Add the asafoetida to the batter. Dals and pulses are a bit difficult to digest, hence a little addition of hing will help in aiding digestion.
  3. Add the curd to the batter. We have used homemade curd which will make the yellow moong dal dhokla fluffy and spongy.
  4. Do not keep eno or baking soda open in the air for long time otherwise the effect goes.

Reviews

Moong Dal Dhokla
 on 28 Jul 24 11:12 PM
5

Can you tell me Tarlaji if I can use baking powder if i dont have fruit salt
Moong Dal Dhokla
 on 23 Feb 23 01:43 AM
5

The dhokla did not turn out fluffy and was not cooked properly even though I steamed it for 18 minutes. Could you please let me know what went wrong
Tarla Dalal
23 Feb 23 04:50 PM
   After adding eno you have to mix it gently and not vigorously to maintain the aeration. Also do not keep the eno open to air other wise the effect goes away. Rest follow the recipe to the t you will get the same results. Thankyou
Moong Dal Dhokla
 on 23 Mar 22 08:27 PM
5

On the video it says 3/4 cup soaked Moong dal and on the printed recipe it says 3/4 cup Moong dal, which one is right. Please answer
Tarla Dalal
25 Mar 22 09:05 AM
   it is soaked moong dal.
Moong Dal Dhokla
 on 24 Feb 22 07:35 AM
5

Fantastic recipe! I followed the recipe exactly as given (except for the sugar which I halved), and it turned out perfectly! I am not a fan of dhokla (especially store bought), but the mung version is nutritious and delicious. I used green mung (soaked overnight) to retain the fibre content.
Tarla Dalal
24 Feb 22 05:15 PM
   Thank you for the feedback. Please keep reviewing recipes and articles you love.
Moong Dal Dhokla
 on 22 Jan 21 07:30 PM
5

its yummy and soft easy to make...our favourite Must try ????superb taste
Tarla Dalal
23 Jan 21 03:33 PM
   Thank you for your kind words. Please keep trying more recipes and sharing your comments with us.
Moong Dal Dhokla
 on 24 May 20 06:40 PM
5

It''s very tasty & soft
Tarla Dalal
25 May 20 09:22 PM
   Hi, Thank you ...do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed it...happy cooking !!
Moong Dal Dhokla
 on 06 Apr 20 11:10 AM
5

was super
Moong Dal Dhokla
 on 05 Sep 19 08:15 AM
5

I have tried this recipe many times now... this is one of our favorite breakfast due to its taste and health benefits.
Tarla Dalal
01 Oct 19 04:53 PM
   Pooja, thanks for the feedback! Great to hear from you.
Moong Dal Dhokla
 on 19 Jul 19 03:36 PM
5

I want to make this for my 15m old son. Pls tell me what should I do to avoid fruit salt?
Moong Dal Dhokla
 on 25 Mar 19 07:03 PM
5

It turns out fabulous very good recipe 👌👌
Tarla Dalal
26 Mar 19 09:15 AM
   Hi Bina, Thank you for your kind words.Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them.Happy cooking !!
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