A simple refreshing South Indian salad. A popular vegetarian superfood, moong dal is rich in protein and also contains vitamin E, C and K. Moong dal is also less in carbs making it a healthier option
Ingredients
- Moong dal – ¼ cup
- Cucumber – 1.5 cups, finely chopped
- Coconut – 3 tbsp, grated
- Green chilli – 1, chopped
- Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp, chopped
- Lemon juice – ½ tsp
- Salt – as required
For tempering
- Oil – 2 tsp
- Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
- Asafoetida – a pinch
- Curry leaves – 5 to 6
Method
- Soak ¼ cup moong lentils in water for 1-2 hours.
- Later drain all the water completely and transfer the soaked lentils into a bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, add 1.5 cups chopped cucumber, 3 tbsp fresh grated coconut, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, 1 chopped green chilli and ½ tsp lemon juice. Mix everything very well.
For tempering
- In a pan, heat 2 tsp oil. Add ½ tsp mustard seeds and let it splutter.
- Add 5 -6 curry leaves and a pinch of asafoetida. Stir and then switch off the flame.
- Pour the tempering onto the salad and mix well.
- Add salt as required and mix well.
- Serve immediately.
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