By Moong Dal Chaat is a nutritious and delicious Indian snack made from split green gram (moong dal). It’s light, flavorful, and packed with proteins and other nutrients.
Here’s how to make this healthy and tasty chaat:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup moong dal (split green gram)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- Black salt (kala namak) to taste (optional)
- Sev (crunchy gram flour noodles) for garnish (optional)
- Pomegranate seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Moong Dal:
- Wash the moong dal thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 2 hours. Drain and rinse the soaked dal.
- Boil the moong dal in a pot with enough water to cover it. Cook until the dal is tender but not mushy (approximately 5-7 minutes). Drain and let it cool.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Finely chop the onion, tomato, cucumber, green chili, coriander leaves, and mint leaves.
- Assemble the Chaat:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiled moong dal with the chopped vegetables (onion, tomato, cucumber, green chili, coriander, and mint leaves).
- Add the lemon juice, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, salt, and black salt (if using). Mix everything well to combine.
- Serve:
- Transfer the moong dal chaat to a serving dish. Garnish with sev and pomegranate seeds if desired.
- Enjoy:
- Serve the moong dal chaat immediately as a refreshing and healthy snack.
Tips:
- You can add other ingredients like boiled potatoes, grated carrots, or diced bell peppers to enhance the flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
- If you prefer a spicier chaat, you can add more green chilies or a pinch of red chili powder.
- This chaat can be served chilled or at room temperature.
