How to cook Moong Dal with Tindora recipe - healthy dishes

Moong Dal with Ivy Gourd (Pesara Pappu)

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 cup whole green moong dal (pesara pappu)
• 1 cup ivy gourd (tindora/kovakkai), sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 green chilies, slit or chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 dried red chili
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 2 tbsp oil (coconut or sesame preferred)
• Salt to taste
• 2 to 2½ cups water
• Chopped coriander for garnish

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Nutritious South Indian Comfort Food

A simple, protein-rich dal made with moong and tindora – light, flavorful, and wholesome.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

• Rinse and soak: Wash moong dal and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
• Cook lentils: cook with drain and turmeric, salt and water.
• Pressure cooker: Cook for 1-2 whistle on medium heat.
• Open pot: Boil until soft but not emotional. Add more water as required.
• Prepare in the morning: Heat the oil and add mustard seeds, cumin, red chili and curry leaves.
• Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onion and green chillies. Cook until golden and transcendent.
• Add ivy gourd: Stir in chopped tindora. Garnish and service: Turn off heat. Add chopped coriander and serve hot with rice or chapati.

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✨ Tips & Variations

• Add a teaspoon of ghee before serving for a rich taste.
• Adjust the water based on your favorite stability.
• Add a pinch of hing (Hasfowatida) to the temperature for depth.
• You can add crushed garlic in temporary for additional aroma.

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💚 Why would you like this dish

It is full of light and nutritious lentils and is full of nutrition. Moong dal provides protein and energy, while Ivy adds gourd fibers and antioxidants. Together, they make an ideal everyday comfort food. Tags: #MOONGDAL #tindoradal #SouthindianRacipes #Healthymeals #comfortfood 👉 Follow us for more quick and healthy Indian cuisine!