By Shweta Manoharan
dal #2 (yellow and green moong dal/masoor dal/chana dal)
chana dal - soak for at least half hour
green moong dal - soak overnight (extra water - 2 cups and spices)
yellow moong dal with masoor dal and chana dal
yellow moong dal alone
yellow chana dal alone
green moong dal alone
Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:59:54 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
41
Low
Glycemic Load
17
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories217 kcal (11%)
Total Fat0.4 g (1%)
Carbs42 g (16%)
Sugars7.6 g (8%)
Protein13.4 g (27%)
Sodium96.5 mg (5%)
Fiber10.7 g (38%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
Step 1
soak dal
Step 2
heat oil in the pressure cooker
Step 3
add jeera
Step 4
add onion
Step 5
add ginger garlic paste
Step 6
add green chilli
Step 7
add powders
Step 8
add 1.5 cups of water
Step 9
add dal
Step 10
2-3 whistles
Step 11
add salt
Step 12
boil
Step 13
add lemon juice












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