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Yellow Moong Dal Salad

A protein-rich light salad which is high in nutrients.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: healthy salad recipe, protein rich diet
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
soaking time: 3 hours
Servings: 2 people
Author: Nidhi

Equipment

Glass Bowl
Pan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup yellow Moong Dal (split Moong Dal)
  • 1 cucumber chopped
  • 1/2 carrot grated
  • 1/4 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate arils
  • juice of a half lemon
  • 1/4 tsp green chilies chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/8 tsp rai/ mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp virgin olive oil/ghee/ virgin coconut oil
  • 1/8 tsp Heeng/asafoetida

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the dal for 2-3 hours.
  • Drain the dal and stand it in a colander to dry.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan.
  • Add asafoetida and mustard seeds.
  • When it starts crackling add soaked dal and green chilies and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  • Don't overcook it. It makes the dal dry.
  • Switch off the flame.
  • Let it cool down for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the salad and give it a good mix.
  • The salad is ready. Serve immediately.
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Notes

Note: you can add onions, tomato also to the salad.