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Moong dal idlis & tomato chutney

5 from 1 vote
A delicious variation recipe of idlis made with skinless, moong dal paired with a spicy tomato chutney, to make your breakfast scenes even better!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Fermentation 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup moong dal petite yellow lentils
  • 1 cup urad dal split black gram
  • 1 inch ginger crushed
  • 1 tbsp red chilli flakes
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp salt
For the tomato chutney
  • 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
  • 3-4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp hing asafetida
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 5-6 curry leaves
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Idli steamer

Method
 

To make the idlis
  1. Wash the dals well and soak them separately for 4-5 hours
  2. In a mixer jar grind the dals, again separately, until smooth
  3. In a mixing bowl, add both the ground dals and mix well. Cover and let this mixture sit for another 6-7 hours
  4. When done, add the crushed ginger, chilli flakes, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well but gently and drop about two tablespoons of the batter in greased idli moulds
  5. Steam on high flame for 12 minutes or until done. Once done, scoop out the cooked idlis in a serving dish
To make the tomato chutney
  1. Heat the oil and add the mustard seeds, when they splutter add the curry leaves, hing and crushed garlic
  2. Once the garlic turns fragrant, stir in the tomatoes, chili powder, turmeric powder and salt
  3. Over medium heat, cook the tomatoes, until completely soft and the oil separates. Add the sugar and mix well
  4. Remove in a serving dish and let it come to room temperature
  5. Serve the moong dal idlis and tomato chutney fresh for breakfast/brunch. Enjoy!
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Notes

  • Adding the chili flakes to the idli batter is optional
  • You can also use fresh tomatoes for the chutney
  • The sugar in the chutney balances the acidity of the tomatoes
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