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no butter moong dal burfi Here I come with another healthy treat. Moong dal (yellow lentil) makes a delectable halwa, ladoo, and burfi. It tastes equally great as a humble curry, which we have been savoring since childhood. However, traditionally it uses a good amount of ghee (clarified butter) to churn out moong dal halwa. But I tell you the authentic recipe of moong dal burfi/halwa is just perfect to tantalize your taste buds. Today, it was my savitri Amavasya fast. In Odisha, this fast is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands. Traditionally, Odiya women observe this fast by praying for the long life of their hubbies before Savitri Ma, who according to folklore had brought her husband Satyavan from the clutches of death. Odiya women soak moong dal a night before and have it with coconut and sugar on the fast day. Though hubby is opposed to fasting, I do it for my mother in law, who is traditional to the core and wants her daughters in law to fa

steamed moong dal ladoo Steamed Moong Dal Oats Ladoo - A Light, Healthy & Tasty treat We all love ladoos, isn't it? And if the ladoos are made with moong dal, who would say no to those delicacies? Nobody! But if you're watching your calorie intake, you try not to indulge in this delicious treat. What if I say you can enjoy this sweet guilt free? Perhaps here is my healthylicious moong dal ladoo recipe. Moong dal halwa and burfi are a childhood favorite. This delicacy made from yellow lentils usually uses a good amount of clarified butter to get that authentic taste. I must tell you its real taste is completely lip smacking! OMG! My mouth has started to water again at the mere thought of it. But since I am a health freak and keep a watch on my calorie and fat intake, I decided to alter the original recipe. I hope you remember I have shared moong dal halwa burfi previously - which also uses less ghee. But this time it was different- I decided to steam

carrot capsicum dal Dals are a common accompaniment to rice or rotis (Indian flat bread). Since childhood, we have been savoring these pulses in one form alone. Yes, in Punjab, dals are usually made as plain curries. But after getting married in an Odiya family, I have realized that dals make a delectable serving when blended with vegetables of your choice - yes, we can get that wholesome meal kinda feeling! I have tried different vegetables and blended them with arhar and chana dals but ever experimented with capsicum. This time I have gone ahead and used capsicum in moong dal along with carrot, after I came across a similar recipe in Yummy Tummy blog. My experiment was a success. Happy me! Let's get back to the recipe! Ingredients 1/2 cup yellow moong dal 2 carrots 1 capsicum 1 Garlic pod (10-15 garlic cloves) 1 dry red chilly, green chilly 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi dana) hing salt, haldi coriander leaves, curry leaves (kadipatta) 1 tbsp- oil 1 tomat

moong dal vada curry Looking for moong dal recipe? Moong dal is a versatile ingredient. Moong vadas taste delicious. From moong dal curry to moong vadas and snacks and even sweets, you have plenty of options to try out moong dal recipes. As you know by now, I am always looking for healthy recipes. Whether it is snacks or main coarse meals, my focus remains on health food. I was always a health freak and the lethargic lifestyle of today has cautioned me further, though we go for regular morning walks. But it is always best to be cautious than to trouble our tummies, hearts, and kidneys with too much oil and sugar. What do you say? Okay so let's get back to the moong dal vada recipe. Moong Vada Ingredients 1 cup moong dal (yellow lentils) 1 Fat pinch of baking soda 1 pinch turmeric Salt as per taste Roasted sesame seeds (til) Cumin seeds (jeera) 1/4 tsp Oil for greasing appe pan 1/8 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi daana) 1 tsp Ginger-chilly paste A Guil