Among all the dals, Moong dal is not only the most nutrient rich dal but also the easiest to digest. Moong dal is rich in protein, complex carbohydrates and fibre. It is also rich in vitamins like Folate, B6, C, E & K. It is also rich in minerals like potassium, magnesium, iron and copper.
Benefits:
i) We can't overeat if we add moongdal to our menu, as moong dal enhances cholecystokinin hormone. Hence it helps in weight loss.
ii) Improves heart health & decrease blood pressure, as moong dal is rich in potassium and other electrolyes.
iii) It helps in bringing down insulin levels in blood, reduces blood sugar & also reduces body fat. Hence very good for diabetics.
iv) It improves gut health as it is very light and easy to digest. It is rich in fibre and prevents the accumulation of gas.
v) It helps in the production of RBC's as it is rich in iron.
Here we start a new series of recipes - Cooking with Moong dal. We are going to present healthy recipes made from Moong dal in this series.
Our first recipe in this series is Moong dal Idli. This idli does not require hours of soaking & fermenting. It requires maximum 2 hours to assemble, soak and cook this delicacy.
Yield: 24 Idlis (Each weighing 50g)
Nutritional Information (For One idli weighing 50g)
Energy 68.8 Cal
Protein 4.1g
Fats 0.8g
Carbohydrates 10.3g
Fibre 1.6g
Calcium 16mg
Iron 0.8mg
Zinc 0.4mg
Magnesium 30.2mg
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