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Moong Dal Chaat

Healthy, protein-rich Moong Dal Chaat — a light Indian lentil salad/snack that’s easy to prepare, refreshing and nutritious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split) washed and soaked 20–30 mins
  • salt to taste (a pinch while cooking, adjust after)
  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup chopped spring onion (green part)
  • 1/4 cup chopped raw mango (optional) for tangy flavor
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • pan or pot

Method
 

  1. Wash and soak the yellow moong dal in enough water for about 20–30 minutes. Drain well.
  2. In a pan, add the drained dal and 1 cup water. Add a pinch of salt. Cook on medium flame until dal is soft but the grains remain separate (about 8–10 minutes). Do not overcook into mush.
  3. Turn off the heat and let the cooked dal cool slightly (5–10 min). Then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the grated carrot, pomegranate seeds, chopped spring onion, raw mango (if using) and chopped coriander to the bowl.
  5. Sprinkle chaat masala. Add fresh lemon juice. Gently toss everything together until well mixed. Taste and adjust salt or lemon as needed.
  6. Serve immediately for best taste and texture. The chaat is best fresh.

Notes

You can skip raw mango if unavailable. To add more crunch, you may top with a few pieces of roasted papad or roasted cumin powder. Keeps well for a few hours but dal may thicken — add a splash of water and lemon before serving again.