Lentils Archives | Satyam's Kitchen https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/tag/lentils/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 01:16:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://satyamskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/favicon-32x32-1.png Lentils Archives | Satyam's Kitchen https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/tag/lentils/ 32 32 Moong Dal Curry https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/moong-dal-curry/ https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/moong-dal-curry/#respond Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:26:00 +0000 https://satyamskitchen.com/?p=5518 ]]>

CategoryDifficultyIntermediate

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr

 ¾ cup Yellow moong dal
 3 tsp Ghee
 ½ tsp Cumin seeds
 2 Onions, chopped
 2 Tomato, chopped
 ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
 1 tsp Red Chili powder
 1 tsp Salt
 Coriander leaves
 4 cups Water

1

Wash the yellow moong dal and set it aside.

2

In a pan, add water and yellow moong dal. Cook it for 15 to 20 mins on low to medium flame till its soft and fluffy.

3

On a hot pan, add Ghee and Cumin seeds. Saute for 10 secs.

4

Later add chopped Onions and saute till golden brown.

5

Add Turmeric powder and red chilli powder and saute for a minute.

6

To this add tomatoes and cook it till it's soft and mushy.

7

Once the tomatoes have turned mushy, add the cooked dal into the onion-tomato base and give it a mix.

8

To the dal add salt and mix it well.

9

Cook the dal curry for another 15-20 mins till the dal starts to become thick.

10

Moong Dal curry is now ready. Garnish it with Coriander leaves.

Ingredients

 ¾ cup Yellow moong dal
 3 tsp Ghee
 ½ tsp Cumin seeds
 2 Onions, chopped
 2 Tomato, chopped
 ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
 1 tsp Red Chili powder
 1 tsp Salt
 Coriander leaves
 4 cups Water

Directions

1

Wash the yellow moong dal and set it aside.

2

In a pan, add water and yellow moong dal. Cook it for 15 to 20 mins on low to medium flame till its soft and fluffy.

3

On a hot pan, add Ghee and Cumin seeds. Saute for 10 secs.

4

Later add chopped Onions and saute till golden brown.

5

Add Turmeric powder and red chilli powder and saute for a minute.

6

To this add tomatoes and cook it till it's soft and mushy.

7

Once the tomatoes have turned mushy, add the cooked dal into the onion-tomato base and give it a mix.

8

To the dal add salt and mix it well.

9

Cook the dal curry for another 15-20 mins till the dal starts to become thick.

10

Moong Dal curry is now ready. Garnish it with Coriander leaves.

Moong Dal Curry
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Moong Dal Dosa https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/moong-dal-dosa/ https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/moong-dal-dosa/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:45:00 +0000 https://satyamskitchen.com/sk-staging/?p=4647 ]]>

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time4 hrs 47 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time5 hrs 2 mins

 1 cup Moong dal
 1 tsp Cumin seeds
 1 inch Ginger
 4 green chillies
 Salt,as required

1

Soak a cup of Moong Dal for at least 4 hours. After 4 hours, drain the water.

2

Blend the Dal along with the 1 tsp of Cumin seeds, 4 Green Chilies, and an Inch of Ginger to a smooth batter by adding water as required.

3

To the Batter add in some salt and mix well.

4

In a flat pan, Pour in the batter and spread it all around the pan.

5

Drizzle some oil around the dosa and cook it till it's golden and crisp on one side.

6

Moong Dal Dosa is now ready to be served along with Chutney of your choice.

Ingredients

 1 cup Moong dal
 1 tsp Cumin seeds
 1 inch Ginger
 4 green chillies
 Salt,as required

Directions

1

Soak a cup of Moong Dal for at least 4 hours. After 4 hours, drain the water.

2

Blend the Dal along with the 1 tsp of Cumin seeds, 4 Green Chilies, and an Inch of Ginger to a smooth batter by adding water as required.

3

To the Batter add in some salt and mix well.

4

In a flat pan, Pour in the batter and spread it all around the pan.

5

Drizzle some oil around the dosa and cook it till it's golden and crisp on one side.

6

Moong Dal Dosa is now ready to be served along with Chutney of your choice.

Moong Dal Dosa
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Moong Dal Pakoda https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/moong-dal-pakoda/ https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/moong-dal-pakoda/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:11:00 +0000 https://satyamskitchen.com/sk-staging/?p=4615 ]]>

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time4 hrsCook Time15 minsTotal Time4 hrs 15 mins

 1 cup Moong Dal (soaked for 4 hours)
 2 Kashmiri Red Chillies
 2 Chopped Green Chilies
 3 Chopped Garlic Cloves
 1 inch Chopped Ginger
 1 Chopped Onion,medium
 3 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
 ¼ tsp Asafoetida
 ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder
 Salt (As per requirement)
 Oil for deep frying

1

Wash and Soak Moong Dal for 4 hours.

2

Grind the Moong Dal with Kashmiri Red Chilli into a coarse paste.

3

Add in green chilies, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Coriander leaves, Hing, Black pepper powder, and salt.

4

Heat some oil for deep frying the pakoda's.

5

Drop small portions of the pakoda mix into the oil and deep fry the pakoda's on medium flame until golden brown.

6

Moong Dal Pakoda's are now ready. Serve it with a dip of your choice.

Ingredients

 1 cup Moong Dal (soaked for 4 hours)
 2 Kashmiri Red Chillies
 2 Chopped Green Chilies
 3 Chopped Garlic Cloves
 1 inch Chopped Ginger
 1 Chopped Onion,medium
 3 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
 ¼ tsp Asafoetida
 ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder
 Salt (As per requirement)
 Oil for deep frying

Directions

1

Wash and Soak Moong Dal for 4 hours.

2

Grind the Moong Dal with Kashmiri Red Chilli into a coarse paste.

3

Add in green chilies, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Coriander leaves, Hing, Black pepper powder, and salt.

4

Heat some oil for deep frying the pakoda's.

5

Drop small portions of the pakoda mix into the oil and deep fry the pakoda's on medium flame until golden brown.

6

Moong Dal Pakoda's are now ready. Serve it with a dip of your choice.

Moong dal pakoda
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Nucchinunde: A traditional Karnataka snack https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/nucchinunde/ https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/nucchinunde/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:19:00 +0000 https://satyamskitchen.com/sk-staging/?p=4603 ]]>

CategoryDifficultyIntermediate

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time3 hrsCook Time20 minsTotal Time3 hrs 20 mins

 1 cup Toor dal (yellow split pigeon peas)
 1 cup chana daal (bengal gram)
 4 green chilies
 1.50 inch finely chopped ginger
 10 curry leaves
 ¾ cup coriander leaves
 ¼ tsp asafoetida
 1 cup grated coconut
 salt

1

In a bowl, Add in Toor Dal and Chana Dal. Wash and soak the lentils for 3 hours.

2

In a Mixer Jar, Add in the washed and soaked lentils, Green Chilies, Ginger(1 inch), Coriander Leaves(1/2 cup), Curry leaves (4 to 5). grind them together to a coarse paste.

3

To this paste add in Ginger (1/2 inch), Coriander Leaves(1/4 cup), Asafoetida, Grated coconut, Curry leaves (chopped 4-5), and Salt. Combine all the ingredients together.

4

Grease the cavities of the Idli Mould.

5

Take small portions of the paste and shape them into oval dumplings and place them on the greased Idli mold.

6

Cook them in an idli steamer for 15 to 20 mins.

7

Nucchinunde is now ready. Serve along with ghee.

Nucchinunde

Ingredients

 1 cup Toor dal (yellow split pigeon peas)
 1 cup chana daal (bengal gram)
 4 green chilies
 1.50 inch finely chopped ginger
 10 curry leaves
 ¾ cup coriander leaves
 ¼ tsp asafoetida
 1 cup grated coconut
 salt

Directions

1

In a bowl, Add in Toor Dal and Chana Dal. Wash and soak the lentils for 3 hours.

2

In a Mixer Jar, Add in the washed and soaked lentils, Green Chilies, Ginger(1 inch), Coriander Leaves(1/2 cup), Curry leaves (4 to 5). grind them together to a coarse paste.

3

To this paste add in Ginger (1/2 inch), Coriander Leaves(1/4 cup), Asafoetida, Grated coconut, Curry leaves (chopped 4-5), and Salt. Combine all the ingredients together.

4

Grease the cavities of the Idli Mould.

5

Take small portions of the paste and shape them into oval dumplings and place them on the greased Idli mold.

6

Cook them in an idli steamer for 15 to 20 mins.

7

Nucchinunde is now ready. Serve along with ghee.

Nucchinunde
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Adai Dosa https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/adai-dosa/ https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/adai-dosa/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:56:00 +0000 https://satyamskitchen.com/sk-staging/?p=4577 ]]>

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins

 ½ cup Split Black Gram (Urad Daal)
 ½ cup Rice (Sona Masoori variety)
 ¼ cup Split Chickpeas (Chana Daal)
 ¼ cup Petite Yellow Lentils (Moong Daal)
 ½ cup Fresh Coconut
 10 Curry Leaves
 5 Green Chillies (as per taste)
 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
 ¾ tbsp Cumin Seeds
 2 Onions, Finely Chopped and medium
 ½ cup Coriander Leaves
 Salt (as per taste)

1

In a bowl, Add in Rice, Split Black Gram (Urad Daal), Rice (Sona Masoori Variety), Split Chickpeas (Chana Daal), and Petite Yellow Lentils (Moong Daal). Wash and soak it overnight.

2

In a mixer Jar, Grind the Soaked Rice and Daals along with Turmeric, Green Chillis, Curry leaves, Coconut, and Cumin seeds. Grind it to a coarse paste.

3

Now add chopped Onions, Coriander leaves, and Salt. Give them all a nice mix.

4

In a pan, Spread the Adai Dosa batter evenly on all sides. Drizzle some oil/Ghee. Flip and cook the dosa on both sides until it's crispy.

5

Adai is now ready. Top it with Ghee and serve it with your favorite chutney.

Ingredients

 ½ cup Split Black Gram (Urad Daal)
 ½ cup Rice (Sona Masoori variety)
 ¼ cup Split Chickpeas (Chana Daal)
 ¼ cup Petite Yellow Lentils (Moong Daal)
 ½ cup Fresh Coconut
 10 Curry Leaves
 5 Green Chillies (as per taste)
 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
 ¾ tbsp Cumin Seeds
 2 Onions, Finely Chopped and medium
 ½ cup Coriander Leaves
 Salt (as per taste)

Directions

1

In a bowl, Add in Rice, Split Black Gram (Urad Daal), Rice (Sona Masoori Variety), Split Chickpeas (Chana Daal), and Petite Yellow Lentils (Moong Daal). Wash and soak it overnight.

2

In a mixer Jar, Grind the Soaked Rice and Daals along with Turmeric, Green Chillis, Curry leaves, Coconut, and Cumin seeds. Grind it to a coarse paste.

3

Now add chopped Onions, Coriander leaves, and Salt. Give them all a nice mix.

4

In a pan, Spread the Adai Dosa batter evenly on all sides. Drizzle some oil/Ghee. Flip and cook the dosa on both sides until it's crispy.

5

Adai is now ready. Top it with Ghee and serve it with your favorite chutney.

Adai Dosa
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Molaga Powder: The Heart and Soul of Andhra Cuisine https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/molaga-powder/ https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/molaga-powder/#respond Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:16:00 +0000 https://satyamskitchen.com/sk-staging/?p=4562 FAQs Q. How is molaga powder used in cooking?A. Molaga powder is used as a dry seasoning or dry chutney powder by mixing it with oil or ghee and served with idli, dosa, and vada. Q. Is molaga powder spicy?A. The level of spiciness in molaga powder can vary depending on the recipe and personal […]]]>

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins

 ½ cup Chana Daal
 ½ cup Split Black Gram / Urad
 8 Dried Red Chillies
 ¼ tsp Asafoetida (Hing)
 Salt (As per requirement)

1

In a pan, dry roast the chana daal until it's golden brown. Transfer it to a plate and allow it to cool.

2

Dry roast the urad daal till it's golden brown. Transfer it to the plate and allow it to cool. Similarly dry roast the dried red chillies for 2-3mins.

3

Transfer roasted chana daal, urad daal, dried red chilies, asafoetida, and salt to a mixer Jar. Grind it to a coarse powder. Molaga powder is now ready.

4

While serving, mix oil along with the molaga powder. Serve this along with Idli's, Dosa, Upma, etc.

Ingredients

 ½ cup Chana Daal
 ½ cup Split Black Gram / Urad
 8 Dried Red Chillies
 ¼ tsp Asafoetida (Hing)
 Salt (As per requirement)

Directions

1

In a pan, dry roast the chana daal until it's golden brown. Transfer it to a plate and allow it to cool.

2

Dry roast the urad daal till it's golden brown. Transfer it to the plate and allow it to cool. Similarly dry roast the dried red chillies for 2-3mins.

3

Transfer roasted chana daal, urad daal, dried red chilies, asafoetida, and salt to a mixer Jar. Grind it to a coarse powder. Molaga powder is now ready.

4

While serving, mix oil along with the molaga powder. Serve this along with Idli's, Dosa, Upma, etc.

Molaga Powder

FAQs

Q. How is molaga powder used in cooking?
A. Molaga powder is used as a dry seasoning or dry chutney powder by mixing it with oil or ghee and served with idli, dosa, and vada.

Q. Is molaga powder spicy?
A. The level of spiciness in molaga powder can vary depending on the recipe and personal preference. Some recipes use more chilies, making the powder spicier, while others use less.

Q. How long can I store molaga powder?
A. Molaga powder can be stored for a long period of time if kept in an airtight container in a cool and dry place.

Q. What other names is molaga powder known by?
A. Molaga powder is also known as gunpowder or kandi podi in Telugu and Tamil.

Q. How does molaga powder differ from other South Indian spice blends?
A. Molaga powder is unique blend of spices that is commonly used in South Indian cuisine, it’s different from other blends because of the specific set of ingredients used in it.

Q. Can molaga powder be used in other cuisines?
A. Molaga powder can be used in other cuisines as well, although it is primarily used in South Indian cuisine. It can be used as a seasoning or dry chutney powder in other dishes to give them a South Indian flavor.

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Chana Dal Payasam https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/chana-dal-payasam/ https://satyamskitchen.com/recipe/chana-dal-payasam/#respond Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:45:00 +0000 https://satyamskitchen.com/sk-staging/?p=4391 ]]>

CategoryDifficultyIntermediate

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time40 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

 2 tbsp Ghee
 15 Cashews
 15 Raisins
 1 cup Split Chickpeas
 2 cups Water
 1.50 cups Coconut Milk
 1 cup Grated Jaggery
 ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
 2 tbsp Rice Powder

Roasting of Nuts
1

In a pan, Drizzle 2 tbsp of Ghee.

2

Add a handful quantity of Raisins and Roast till it plumps up.

3

Then add a handful quantity of Cashews a,d roast till golden.

Roasting of Chana Dal
4

On medium flame,roast the Chana Dal for 4-5mins.

Making of Kheer
5

Wash the roast dal and pressure cook it in 2 cups of water.

6

Once the dal is cooked, add in the Coconut Milk and cook for about 3-4 mins

7

Now add the Rice Powder and cook for about 3-4 mins.

8

Add Jaggery and allow it to cook for 5 mins on medium flame.

9

Add the Roasted nuts and Cardamom powder and give it a final mix.

10

Chana Dal Payasam is now ready!

Ingredients

 2 tbsp Ghee
 15 Cashews
 15 Raisins
 1 cup Split Chickpeas
 2 cups Water
 1.50 cups Coconut Milk
 1 cup Grated Jaggery
 ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
 2 tbsp Rice Powder

Directions

Roasting of Nuts
1

In a pan, Drizzle 2 tbsp of Ghee.

2

Add a handful quantity of Raisins and Roast till it plumps up.

3

Then add a handful quantity of Cashews a,d roast till golden.

Roasting of Chana Dal
4

On medium flame,roast the Chana Dal for 4-5mins.

Making of Kheer
5

Wash the roast dal and pressure cook it in 2 cups of water.

6

Once the dal is cooked, add in the Coconut Milk and cook for about 3-4 mins

7

Now add the Rice Powder and cook for about 3-4 mins.

8

Add Jaggery and allow it to cook for 5 mins on medium flame.

9

Add the Roasted nuts and Cardamom powder and give it a final mix.

10

Chana Dal Payasam is now ready!

Chana Dal Payasam
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