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Moong and Rice Ghavan (A healthy breakfast)

‘Ghavan’ is similar to a dosa or pancake. Ghavan is traditionally prepared with rice and coconut-jaggery stuffing, served with coconut milk in the coastal regions of Maharashtra. There are many variations to this recipe which are very healthy since they are prepared with different lentils. One such variation is Moong (green gram) and rice ghavan, [...]

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Moong Dal Pakora (Green Gram Fritters)

My Mom-in-law made these delicious ‘Moong Dal Pakoras’ last evening. This snack is prepared from split green gram or dhuli moong ki dal. Since only few ingredients go in this recipe, it can be prepared without any hassles. We added it in Punjabi Kadhi but you can serve this as a tea-time snack. Ingredients: 1 [...]

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Moong Dal Vadas (Green Gram Dumplings)

These small moong dal vadas are easy to prepare and taste damn good. They can be served as a tea-time snack or even with your meal. Ingredients: 1 cup split moong dal (without skin); washed and soaked for over 2-3 hours, 2 green chillies or as per taste, 1 tsp coarsely ground coriander seeds, 2 [...]

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Green Gram Pickle

Ingredients: 1/2 cup green gram, 1 cup Spring onion greens, very finely chopped, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 cup peanut oil, Vinegar, A pinch of ajinomoto, (optional) A pinch of sugar, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Soak green gram over night in vinegar and add a pinch of salt to it. [...]

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Moong Dhirda (Green gram Dosa)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole or split moong, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 green chilli; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 6 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves Salt to taste, Water, Oil. Method: Soak the moong in some water overnight. Next day, drain the moong and put into the grinder, [...]

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