Instant Moong Dal Masala Idli


Servings: 14 idlis
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Healthy, delicious, and packed with protein. Try these Instant Moong Dal Masala Idlis that do not require fermentation. Gluten-free and a healthy alternative to the traditional ones with rice. Perfect for diabetics.

Ingredients
- 1 cup dhuli moong dal (split green gram)
- 1/4 cup curd
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds (sarson)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 tsp chana dal (split chickpea)
- 1/2 tsp dhuli urad dal (split black gram)
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1-2 chopped green chillies
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/8 tsp hing (asafoetida)
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tsp (or one sachet) Eno fruit salt
Instructions
- To begin, soak dhuli yellow moong dal (split green gram) in water for two hours. Drain well and grind into a smooth and fluffy paste without adding any water.
- Transfer to a bowl. Add in curd and whisk it well. Keep aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan. Add in mustard seeds (sarson) and cumin seeds (jeera). Allow them to crackle.
- Add chana dal (split chickpea), urad dal (split black gram), and curry leaves. Saute for a minute.
- Next, add in ginger garlic paste, grated carrots, and chopped green chillies. Saute until dry.
- Transfer this into the dal mixture and mix well. Season with salt, chopped green coriander leaves, and asafoetida (hing).
- In the meantime, prepare the steamer.
- Grease the idli mould well with oil.
- When the steamer is ready, add Eno fruit salt into the batter. You can also use ½ tsp baking soda instead. Mix well making sure to stir in one direction only.
- Pour in the batter immediately into the moulds until three-fourths. This ensures that the idlis have space to rise.
- Steam for 10-12 minutes. Do not overcook.
- Demould the idlis and serve them hot with your favorite chutneys.
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August 26, 2022 @ 9:32 am
Wow!! Tomorrow I am going to try it. Every day we have to think of different recipes for a kid’s meal; your post is a savior for moms. Thanks for sharing; going to check other recipes too.
September 7, 2022 @ 10:15 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 27, 2022 @ 4:47 pm
Moong dal masala idli sounds very healthy and will make a great tiffin option will surely give it a try.
September 7, 2022 @ 10:37 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 27, 2022 @ 5:53 pm
My younger daughter loves home made idlys and this one looks so appetitizing Madhu Ma’am, its really easy to make too… good use of moong dal as I don’t like the dal so much. Thank you for this.
September 7, 2022 @ 10:36 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out 😊
August 27, 2022 @ 6:49 pm
I love idli and I cant explain how much… you can give me every day and I can have it daily without complain. I next door neighbour is a Tamilian and the day she shifted here in my society I kept I thing clear in mind that the first day I will talk with her … will make it clear that she need to give me idlli whenever she makes it. I did exactly that and that divine smile on her face was magical. And I get my iddli whenever she make it at home. So ” dosto ki dil rasta bhi pet sa guzar ka jata ha” 🙂
September 7, 2022 @ 10:35 am
Thank you so much 😊
August 27, 2022 @ 8:03 pm
Not familiar with this dish but it sure looks tasty and interesting. The colours would surely be loved by my daughters. Judging from the list of ingredients, it seems like a healthy dish too! Not sure though if it’s eaten as a snack, appetiser or side. Great recipe!
September 7, 2022 @ 10:35 am
Thank you so much 😊
August 27, 2022 @ 11:06 pm
Wow the recipe of idli looks amazing. Ill try this recipe for sure. Thanks for one more wonderful and tasty recipe.
August 28, 2022 @ 5:10 pm
Interesting recipe, Madhuji. Never tried it before. Does it taste like dhokla by any chance? I am not a fan of dhokla somehow. Anyway, I am very fussy about my food 🙂
September 7, 2022 @ 10:30 am
Thank you so much Harjeet. It does not taste like dhokla😊
August 28, 2022 @ 7:29 pm
Is there some reason you used sesame oil here? The recipe is indeed quick and nutritious. Great for breakfast or for kids’ lunchbox!
September 7, 2022 @ 10:28 am
Thank you so much. Sesame oil tastes better 😋
August 29, 2022 @ 9:12 am
I’m a fan of MTR Masala Idli. But this seems great and so authentic. Will pass it on in the family too 😊👍
September 7, 2022 @ 10:26 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 29, 2022 @ 12:12 pm
We make this too, and I love how this is such a mood-lifting and super healthy preparation! Taste bhi health bhi, quite literally! Sometimes, we add oats to the mix too, and then we also replace moong dal with suji at times. I can never tire of the variations of this recipe.
September 7, 2022 @ 10:24 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 29, 2022 @ 3:23 pm
This is a very unique idli style, I havr lately tried dosa in a different way, looks like ill hv to gv this a shot.
September 7, 2022 @ 10:23 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 29, 2022 @ 4:32 pm
I am going to try this recipe tomorrow itself. Since our paryushan is going on it is very difficult to find suitable recipes for breakfast. With slight change in ingredients this is the perfect recipe to try out. Looks also so delicious and healthy.
September 7, 2022 @ 10:22 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 29, 2022 @ 11:30 pm
These were so good and so light. I love the fact that you can include all the veggies to make it more healthier.
September 7, 2022 @ 10:20 am
Thank you so much Kiddo 😊
August 30, 2022 @ 11:22 am
This is my Bhabhi’s favourite and go-to recipe. Easy to make and tastes amazing
September 7, 2022 @ 10:20 am
Thank you so much 😊
August 30, 2022 @ 12:40 pm
Aunty I love south Indian food and you have made it so healthy and looks yummy too. I am surely going to try.
September 7, 2022 @ 10:20 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out 😊
August 30, 2022 @ 12:54 pm
Thank you for sharing this yummy and healthy recipe including pulses and vegetables I am surely trying for this for my daughter
September 7, 2022 @ 10:19 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 30, 2022 @ 1:12 pm
I love reading recipes. This is so healthy! Love how you incorporated protein rich moong dal in something so regular like idli. Will definitely try.
September 7, 2022 @ 10:18 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
September 1, 2022 @ 8:54 pm
I love idli but I never knew its taste can be changed. Aunty you are amazing as usual.
September 7, 2022 @ 10:10 am
Thank you so much Beta 😊
September 2, 2022 @ 1:34 am
My husband is very fond of idlis for breakfast. I try to make it in a different way, but honestly, I did not know this recipe. I will surely make this for him.
September 7, 2022 @ 10:06 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
September 5, 2022 @ 1:45 pm
I have never tried idlis made with this dal though we make similar batter for dosa. Thanks for another yummy dish!
September 7, 2022 @ 10:06 am
Thank you so much 😊
January 18, 2023 @ 11:01 pm
What a great way to substitute rice with moong dal!
January 25, 2023 @ 11:31 am
Thank you so much 😊