Moong Dal Kadhi— Weekend in Indian homes means eating something special and full of taste. Everyone’s mouth waters as soon as they hear the name of Kadhi-Rice. Generally, gram flour and sour curd are used to make kadhi in our homes. But have you ever made kadhi using moong dal instead of gram flour? If not, then try this delicious variation in your kitchen this Saturday-Sunday. This Kadhi is so delicious that the eaters will keep licking their fingers.

Moong Dal Kadhi: Double dose of taste and health, no gram flour this weekend, make special Moong Dal Kadhi at home

Why is moong dal kadhi better than gram flour kadhi?

Moong dal kadhi is not only different and tasty from the traditional gram flour kadhi, but it is also very beneficial for your health. It is often seen that after eating curry made from gram flour, many people start having problems like heaviness in the stomach, gas or indigestion. In contrast, moong dal is very easy to digest. It contains abundant amounts of protein and fiber. This is the reason why it is considered a great ‘combo’ of taste and health.

Easy method of making Moong Dal Kadhi

You don’t need a lot of frills to make this special kadhi. You can prepare it easily with basic ingredients available at home:

• Soaking Dal: First of all, wash one cup unpeeled moong dal and soak it in water for 2 to 3 hours. After this, filter the water and grind the lentils coarsely in the mixer.
• Preparing Pakodas: Mix half of the ground lentils with a little salt, asafoetida, finely chopped green chillies and green coriander and fry small pakodas. Moong dal pakodas are very soft.
• Kadhi batter: Add one cup of sour curd or buttermilk to the remaining half of the lentil paste. Add turmeric, red chilli powder and water as required and prepare a thin and uniform solution.
• Boiling and cooking: Heat some oil in a pan. Add tempering of fenugreek seeds, mustard, cumin and asafoetida in it. Now pour the prepared solution into the pan and keep stirring continuously until it starts boiling. After boiling, reduce the flame and let the curry cook for 15-20 minutes.
• Tadka and serving: When the curry is cooked well, add prepared pakodas to it. Lastly, apply a strong tempering of desi ghee, dry red chilli and Kashmiri red chilli powder and serve with hot rice.

Diet experts’ opinion: boon for health

“In the summer season or on weekends when people want to eat something light and nutritious, Moong Dal Kadhi is a great option. Moong Dal has a lower glycemic index compared to gram flour and keeps the stomach cool. People who have the problem of bloating can eat it without any fear.”

Try this new experiment in the kitchen this weekend

If you too are bored of eating the same type of food every week, then this recipe will give a new twist to your menu. This dish will not only change the taste of your family but will also be safe for the digestive system of everyone from children to the elderly. So what are you waiting for, spread the magic of Moong Dal Kadhi in your kitchen this weekend and garner compliments.