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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Curry

    Mung Bean (Moong Dall) Dahl

    Published: Jan 22, 2015 · Updated: Apr 15, 2021 by Neil 12 Comments

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    Two bowls of moong dall dahl with serving spoons in between.
    This Mung Bean (Moong Dall) Dahl is an absolutely delicious curry recipe. Vegan and packed with beautiful tasting spices that tantalise the taste buds, it's a perfect quick healthy meal coming in at only 259 calories per serving. #neilshealthymeals #recipe #mungbean #curry

    This mung bean (moong dall) dahl is an absolutely delicious vegan curry. As a quick healthy meal it's ready in an hour and for those watching their waistlines it comes in at only 259 calories per serving!

    A bowl of moong dall dahl with naan breads in the background and spoons in between.

    Moong What?

    Indeed you may ask yourself this several times whilst staring at the recipe photographs.

    Or maybe you think I’ve quite possibly gone mad?

    But no, honestly there is no “what” about this mung bean (moong dall) dahl.

    Because as lentil dals or dahls go, it’s absolutely delicious and very good for you.

    Two bowls of Mung Bean (Moong Dall) Dahl garnished with coriander and spoons in between

    This mung bean (moong dall) dahl is made from mung beans which have very little fat in them therefore they help to keep weight off.

    Not only that they are an excellent source of dietary fibre too.

    So, why don’t you give mung beans a try yourself?

    If you like this mung bean (moong dall) dahl and mung beans then you might want to head on over and try my carrot ginger and mung bean soup?

    A plate of three folded in half naan breads with two bowls of Mung Bean (Moong Dall) Dahl in the background

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    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Measuring jug
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Wooden spoon

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    Mung Bean (Moong Dall) Dahl Recipe

    Not only is this mung bean curry extremely healthy and low calorie but you'll find the smell of it whilst it's cooking intoxicating!

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    This Mung Bean (Moong Dall) Dahl is an absolutely delicious curry. Vegan and packed with beautiful tasting spices that tantalise the taste buds, it's a perfect quick healthy meal. Plus, for those of us watching our waistlines, for a curry coming in at only 259 calories per serving, it's a bonus!
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    Mung Bean (Moong Dall) Dahl Recipe

    This mung bean (moong dall) dahl is an absolutely delicious vegan curry and it comes in at only 259 calories per serving!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 259kcal
    Author: Neil

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    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Measuring jug
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    • 100 g mung beans Moong Dall
    • 700 ml fresh cold water
    • Low fat cooking spray
    • 1 medium sized onion diced
    • 1 tablespoon ginger and garlic paste
    • ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • 6 tablespoon passata
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon garam masala
    • Pinch of asafoetida / hing
    • leaves Pinch of dried fenugreek
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 1 medium sized chopped tomato
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Place the beans in a large saucepan with the cold water and bring the water to boiling point before turning it down to simmer. It will take about 30 minutes until the beans are softened. So meanwhile you can prepare the rest of the ingredients.
    • Spray the bottom of a medium sized saucepan about 5 times with the low fat cooking spray. Heat the saucepan and once the oil begins to bubble a little turn the heat down.
    • Add the diced onion, stirring until softened. Then add the ginger and garlic paste and stir for a couple of minutes. Add the chilli powder, turmeric and passata and keep stirring everything together. Move this mixture aside if the mung beans are not softened yet.
    • Once the mung beans are softened and all the water has been absorbed, add in the onion mixture and stir together well over a very low heat for about a minute.
    • Add the ground cumin, garam masala, asafoetida, fenugreek leaves and salt and chopped tomato. Combine these ingredients well for a couple of minutes.
    • Service with some freshly prepared basmati rice (I like Tilda Wholegrain basmati rice) or with chapatti breads.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 50.5g | Protein: 15.1g | Fat: 1.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 916.4mg | Fiber: 12.4g | Sugar: 11.8g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 34.7mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 6.5mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Mung Bean (Moong Dall) Dahl
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 259 Calories from Fat 12
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1.3g2%
    Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
    Sodium 916.4mg40%
    Carbohydrates 50.5g17%
    Fiber 12.4g52%
    Sugar 11.8g13%
    Protein 15.1g30%
    Vitamin A 1100IU22%
    Vitamin C 34.7mg42%
    Calcium 120mg12%
    Iron 6.5mg36%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. susie @ suzlyfe

      January 22, 2015 at 1:30 pm

      I actually love mung beans and hate lentils so HALLEFREAKINGLUYAH for this recipe!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 22, 2015 at 8:25 pm

        Glad you like the recipe! I've got plans for more of these, but I'm afraid also some green lentil recipes too! So you'll maybe love 50% of them? 😉

        Reply
    2. lindsay

      January 22, 2015 at 1:58 pm

      i love both! mung beans and lentils, especially when i have time to soak them. THey are heavenly in these spices! YUM! Pinning

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 22, 2015 at 8:27 pm

        So with you here Lindsay.

        Mung Beans and all the different varieties of lentils we can get now, I'm so inspired to bring more recipes using these to the blog! 😀

        Reply
    3. Rachel (LittleChefBigAppetite)

      January 22, 2015 at 10:37 pm

      Neil, this looks amazing! Incredibly healthy, too!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 23, 2015 at 5:57 am

        Hi Rachel, thanks for your comment and for stopping by.

        I'm flattered by all the comments everyone has left. Loved your site! I see we both have a big love for oatmeal. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      January 23, 2015 at 5:49 am

      So hearty.. and so healthy too - I have to make these dahl!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 23, 2015 at 6:00 am

        Thanks Thalia. Hope you get a chance to make this. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Shashi @ runninsrilankan

      January 23, 2015 at 5:54 pm

      I adore Dahl - We grew up eating Dahl curry at almost every meal! Neil - I love seeing Dahl in a soup - this looks mouthwatering!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 24, 2015 at 6:24 am

        Thank you Shashi. So glad you like my Dahl recipe. I'm on the hunt for more if you wanted to share yours? 😀

        Reply
    6. GiGi Eats

      January 23, 2015 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      Oh I love this recipe especially because I can easily swap out Mung Beans for say, chicken if I wanted!!!! So flavorful 🙂

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 24, 2015 at 6:25 am

        Ha ha, you could substitute for chicken Gigi, have to say I've never tried that, so if you do, let us know what it's like? 😉

        Reply

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