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    Home » Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner Recipes » Sprouted Moong Dal Idli ~ Low Carb Indian Vegetarian Recipe

    Sprouted Moong Dal Idli ~ Low Carb Indian Vegetarian Recipe

    Published: Jul 18, 2014 · Modified: Jul 15, 2022 by Srivalli · 29 Comments

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    Sprouted Moong Dal Idli is a low Carb Indian Vegetarian Recipe that will help those aiming to control their Carb intake as well as Diabetics.

    For the last day of Low Carb Diet, I decided to go the Indian way! Nothing can beat an idli. And if you can have idlis, nothing like it. Of course, being on a diet, one feels one is deprived of everything unless one is satisfied with what is consumed.

    So, after two days of vegetables with paneer and moong dal patties to spice up the life, I decided to make these idlis. It’s made with sprouted moong dal, which is very low in carb in sprouted raw form. Even otherwise too, moong dal is prescribed for Low carb diet as in Diabetic diet.

    Urad dal again is very healthy. I was apprehensive if these hold their shape, so added a pinch of soda just before steaming. Next time I might try without adding it. And yes, spice it more with chilies or stuffed versions.

    One main factor one has to remember when on a diet is that, everything works for a while. So it’s always better to change after a short period. If weight loss is the objective, then regular exercise is a must, added to a healthy diet. From what I have researched and what I hear from Daddy, I know Diabetic Diet is very much suitable for weight reduction.

    So I wanted to make sure I included something of those and making it low carb at the same time.

    I hope you enjoyed reading these posts as much as I have enjoyed working on these.

    Step by Step Pictures for making Sprouted Moong Dal Idli

    Check this Godhumai Idli if you are looking for another instant idli.

    Sprouted Moong Dal Idli
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    Sprouted Moong Dal Idli

    Sprouted Moong Dal Idli is a low Carb Indian Vegetarian Recipe that will help those aiming to control their Carb intake as well as Diabetics.
    Course Breakfast, Dinner
    Cuisine South Indian
    By Cook Method Steamed
    By Diet Diabetic
    Dish Type Idli Varieties
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    • 200 gms Moong Dal
    • 100 gms Urad Dal
    • 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds / Methi Seeds
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • A Pinch Baking Soda

    Instructions

    How to make Sprouted Moong Dal Idli

      Making of Moong Sprouts

      • Wash and soak the moong dal overnight. Next day, drain the water and tie the moong dal in a muslin cloth. Keep it out for 8 hrs, end of the time you will see the sprouts. If you making the idlies, use right away, else it can be refrigerated.

      Making the Idlis

      • Meanwhile, soak the urad dal along with Methi Seeds for 2 hrs. After 2 hrs, grind the sprouted moong dal to a smooth paste. Drain the urad dal and grind to a smooth paste separately. Mix together and add salt. Keep it covered and let it ferment for 2 hrs.
      • When ready to post, grease the idli molds, and steam as you regularly do.
      • Serve with spicy chutney.

      Notes

      After steaming, leave it like that for 5 mins, so that the idlis get out of the molds easily.
      Refer this sprouts post for more detailed step by step post to make Moong Sprouts.
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      Comments

      1. Suma Gandlur says

        July 18, 2014 at 7:29 pm

        Those are healthy idlis, Valli and they have turned out pretty good.

        Reply
      2. Nisha Sundar says

        July 18, 2014 at 10:00 pm

        Thats a good choice Valli. Love this idea.

        Reply
      3. Priya Suresh says

        July 18, 2014 at 11:10 pm

        Sprouts makes these steamed cakes more nutritious and healthy, one of my favourite breakfast, loved this series, all your three dishes for low carb diet just rocks.

        Reply
      4. Usha says

        July 18, 2014 at 11:24 pm

        Interesting recipe.

        Reply
      5. Suja Ram says

        July 19, 2014 at 1:12 am

        Wow..That is one easy and very healthy recipe. Idlis have come out so well Valli. Tempting to try soon.

        Reply
      6. vaishali sabnani says

        July 19, 2014 at 1:57 am

        These idlis look fantastic. .and so healthy. The udad daal will hold but somehow I feel that little soda or Eno is important. .without that they might not be as fluffy. So don't skip next time 🙂

        Reply
      7. Sarita says

        July 19, 2014 at 3:04 am

        Idlis looks so yummy.. I haven't tried like this.. Sure will try this soon., very unique and interesting recipe..

        Reply
      8. Vijayalakshmi Dharmaraj says

        July 19, 2014 at 1:15 pm

        Very healthy and guilt free idli... Filling too...

        Reply
      9. Angie Schneider says

        July 19, 2014 at 3:53 pm

        They sound and look healthy and delicious!

        Reply
      10. Varadas Kitchen says

        July 19, 2014 at 6:55 pm

        Very different idlis, love the addition of sprouted mung. Looks so nice and fluffy.

        Reply
      11. Denny says

        July 21, 2014 at 9:28 pm

        Healthy idlis. I have also tried them, however I didn't sprout them. They look delicious!

        Reply
      12. Pavani N says

        July 22, 2014 at 8:44 am

        Idlis without rice is completely new to me. Sprouted moong sounds like a very healthy and tasty substitution. Idlis look fluffy and delicious.

        Reply
      13. Harini-Jaya R says

        July 30, 2014 at 11:45 am

        Moong sprouts in idlis is a wonderful idea. They look fluffy as well!

        Reply
      14. Padmajha PJ says

        August 01, 2014 at 1:20 am

        This sounds so good and healthy. Like Vaishali said, don't skip the Eno / soda.

        Reply
      15. Suddha Satta Ray says

        August 27, 2015 at 5:37 am

        This is exactly what I was looking for. A veggie Low Carb option.

        I have been "low carbing" for some while now, but was restricted to mostly meats and cream based recipes.

        Just a quick question - is Urad dal okay to have in a low carb regime?

        Reply
      16. Srivalli says

        August 27, 2015 at 10:24 am

        Suddha Satta Ray As far as I have read Urad dal is okay for a low carb. I still suggest you consult a dietitian to be sure.

        Reply
      17. Resh says

        January 15, 2018 at 6:43 am

        Love this recipe, when do we use the methi seeds?
        ThanQ

        Reply
      18. Aakanksha Gupta says

        May 30, 2018 at 3:30 am

        Can the batter be used later or do we have to use it fresh?

        Reply
        • Srivalli says

          May 30, 2018 at 10:59 am

          Hi since this is more of an instant batter, its always better to use right away. Else there are chances of the batter getting fermented and turning sour. You can try freezing the batter, which I haven't tried.

          Reply
          • Aakanksha Gupta says

            May 30, 2018 at 9:28 pm

            Thank you Srivalli. I probably messed up at one step or more cos the idlis didn't form - at all:( Will try again.

            Reply
            • Srivalli says

              May 31, 2018 at 11:15 am

              That's really sad. Hope you didn't add too much of water. Please do try again. This is one of our frequently made ones. I will be happy if it works out for you.

              Reply
      19. Rupa says

        January 11, 2019 at 5:26 am

        So its whole green mung? Right? Not the yellow moong dal

        Reply
      20. Srivalli says

        January 11, 2019 at 8:44 am

        Yes I have used sprouted whole moong dal in this

        Reply
      21. Vij says

        February 08, 2020 at 9:28 am

        Interesting. Can this batter be used to make dosa?

        Reply
      22. Srivalli says

        February 09, 2020 at 8:24 am

        Vij, the dosa will turn out as Pesarattu, little on the thicker side so that it can be easily removed from the tawa.

        Reply
      23. Vij says

        February 09, 2020 at 5:45 pm

        Thank you. I will give it a try!

        Reply
      24. Sonal says

        October 24, 2020 at 7:11 am

        I tried this recipe today and the idlies were amazing. With coconut chutney and sambhar, I could hardly tell the difference that these weren't rice idlies. Thank you so much! Life with gestational diabetes has been hard but this recipe totally made my day 🙂
        Oh and btw, I did not even leave the batter for fermentation. Went straight from grinding mixing to pressure cooking and they were still awesome!

        Reply
      25. Anna says

        November 11, 2020 at 3:39 pm

        It sure looks delicious. Can we make the better and store it in the fridge?

        Reply
        • Srivalli says

          November 11, 2020 at 3:49 pm

          Thanks for dropping by Anna. I haven't personally tried storing it. As with all fermented ingredients, it does tend to lose its aroma. However, you can try with a small quantity and check.

          Reply

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