Moong Dal Chaat

By Praveen Kumar

A nutritious, healthy afterschool snack for kids or even can be packed as a school snack.
Moong Dal Chaat

Ingredients:
Moong Dal – 2 cups
Salt as per taste
Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 to 2 tsp
Oil as required
Onions – 1/2 cup, finely chopped
Green Capsicum – 2 tblsp, chopped (optional)
Tomatoes – 1/4 cup, finely chopped
Green Mango – 1/4 cup, finely chopped
Carrot – 2 to 3 tblsp, grated
Plain Sev – to garnish
Coriander Leaves – few, chopped
Lemon Juice – 1 tsp

Method:
1. Pressure cook the moong dal until 2 to 3 whistles (See note at the end).
2. Heat little oil in a pan.
3. Add the cooked dal, salt, ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.
4. Add the onions, tomatoes, mango, carrot and stir-fry for a minute.
5. Switch off the flame.
6. Add lemon juice and mix gently.
7. Transfer to a serving dish.
8. Sprinkle some sev and coriander leaves.
9. Serve at once.

Note: You can also use sprouted moong dal. If you are using sprouted moong dal, then no need to pressure cook.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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