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Tarla Dalal

 04 September, 2019

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राईस एण्ड मूंग दाल इडली | हरी मूंग दाल इडली - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Rice and Moong Dal Idli in Hindi)
ચોખા અને મગની દાળની ઈડલી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Rice and Moong Dal Idli in Gujarati)

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Rice and Moong Dal Idli is a variant of the most popular South Indian snack, idli, which is traditionally made with rice and urad dal.

The well-tested proportions of rice and green moong dal used in this Rice and Moong Dal Idli recipe result in a pleasant texture, taste and colour, which will be loved by all your family members.

It is a nutritious, protein-rich Rice and Moong Dal Idli, further enhanced with vitamin-rich vegetables. Works well for breakfast or an evening snack.

This is a slightly heavier Rice and Moong Dal Idli because of the presence of green moong dal. You need to oil your idli moulds well, so that the Rice Green Moong Dal Idli comes out clean after steaming. Have a look at our collection of veg steamed recipes.

Serve the Rice and Moong Dal Idli immediately with Sambhar and chutney.

Enjoy how to make Rice and Moong Dal Idli recipe with detailed step by step photos below.

Rice and Moong Dal Idli recipe - How to make Rice and Moong Dal Idli

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Preparation Time

5 Mins

Cooking Time

15 Mins

Total Time

20 Mins

Makes

28 idlis

Ingredients

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Method

For rice and moong dal idli
 

  1. To make rice and moong dal idli, soak the rice and green moong dal in a deep bowl with enough water for 2 hours.
  2. Soak the urad dal and fenugreek seeds in a deep bowl with enough water for 2 hours.
  3. Drain the rice and green moong dal mixture and blend in a mixer using approx. ½ cup of water till smooth.
  4. Drain the urad dal-fenugreek seeds in a mixer using approx. 5 tbsp of water till smooth.
  5. Transfer both the mixtures into a deep bowl, add the salt and mix very well.
  6. Cover with a lid and keep aside to ferment for 8 hours.
  7. Once fermented mix it very well. Add eno and mix the batter lightly.
  8. Put a little batter into each greased idli mould and steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.
  9. Repeat step 8 to make the remaning idlis.
  10. Cool the rice and moong dal idli slightly, demould and serve immediately with sambhar and chutney.

Rice and Moong Dal Idli recipe with step by step photos

Like Rice and Moong Dal Idli

 

    1. Traditionally, Idlis are made using rice and urad dal. Many variations exist to this authentic Rice and Moong Dal Idli recipe and our love for this healthy breakfast recipe can be seen on the different Idli recipes, we have on our website :
For making the rice and green gram idli

 

    1. For making the rice and green gram idli, put the rice in a deep bowl.
    2. Put the green moong dal. Green moong dal is high in protein and vitamins & minerals. To learn more about the nutritional benefits check out our detailed article on
    3. Wash it well in water.
    4. Remove the bad water and add new fresh water.
    5. Cover it with a lid and keep aside to soak for 2 hours.
    6. Take a bowl, add the urad dal.
    7. Add the fenugreek seeds.
    8. Wash it well in water.
    9. Remove the bad water and add new fresh water.
    10. Cover it with a lid and keep aside to soak for 2 hours.
    11. Drain the rice- green moong dal mixture by passing through a strainer.
    12. Drain the urad dal-fenugreek by passing through a strainer.
    13. Place the rice and green moong dal in a mixer.
    14. Add ½ cup water.
    15. Blend till smooth.
    16. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl.
    17. Put the urad dal-fenugreek in a mixer.
    18. Add approx. 5 tbsp of water.
    19. Blend till smooth.
    20. Transfer the mixture into the same bowl as the rice and green moong dal mixture.
    21. Add salt.
    22. Mix it very well.
    23. Cover with a lid and keep aside to ferment for atleast 8 hours.
    24. Once fermented mix it very well.
    25. Put the water to boil in an idli steamer or a pressure cooker. Grease the idli moulds with little oil.
    26. Add 1 tsp fruit salt.
    27. Add a little water.
    28. Mix the batter gently.
    29. Put a little batter into each greased idli mould. Do not over fill with batter as the idlis will puff up after steaming and you do not want to create a mess.
    30. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes on a medium flame or till the rice and green gram idlis are cooked.
    31. Cool slightly and demould. For demolding the vegetable moong dal idli easily, apply a little oil to the knife or dip a spoon in water and remove the idli hassle free.
    32. Serve the rice and moong dal idli immediately with sambhar and chutney.
    33. Enjoy fluffy and cottony soft rice and moong dal idli with coconut chutney and sambar.
pro tips to make rice and moong dal idli recipe

 

    1. Soak the rice and moong dal for at least 5-6 hours, or overnight for a smoother batter.
    2. Lightly grease the idli molds with oil to prevent sticking.
    3. The batter should be slightly thick and pour-able. It should not be too thin or too thick.
    4. Do not whisk the batter vigourously after adding fruit salt.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per idli
Energy30 cal
Protein1.6 g
Carbohydrates5.7 g
Fiber0.7 g
Fat0.1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium2 mg

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naren

July 28, 2021, 3:38 p.m.

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Minal Tolia

Oct. 17, 2020, 9:58 a.m.

I tried ur recipe it''s really work thanks so much.

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Vinita_Raj

July 4, 2020, 4:41 p.m.

Nice soft idlis for breakfast. Rice and moong dal form an ideal balance of carbs and protein.

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Sapna

May 11, 2020, 11:30 p.m.

Can we prepare idli immediately after grinding, no need to leave the batter for fermentation overnight?

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Tarla Dalal

May 11, 2020, 11:30 p.m.

Hi Sapna, This recipe do not have fermenting.. You need to make this immediately, by adding eno.. Do try the recipe and do give us your feedback..

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Piya

April 29, 2020, 1:46 a.m.

Nice dish

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Tarla Dalal

April 29, 2020, 1:46 a.m.

Piya, glad you like d the idli recipe.

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Foodie #581216

July 24, 2019, 9:14 a.m.

5 
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Foodie #678981

June 22, 2019, 3:58 p.m.

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Subhrajit Sinha

Dec. 8, 2018, 9:21 a.m.

At which point do we add the Eno? Want to try this one. Thanks.

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Tarla Dalal

Dec. 8, 2018, 9:21 a.m.

Just before steaming you can add Eno to the batter if you wish to. Add 1 to 2 tbsp of warm water on it. As soon as bubbles form, mix the batter gently.

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Chithra ravichandran

Oct. 14, 2016, 6:55 p.m.

Great recipe mam loves it

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Vasudha

June 7, 2016, 1:30 p.m.

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Bharti

May 31, 2016, 4:38 p.m.

Is this a soft diet for typhoid patient?

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Pratibha

May 10, 2016, 4 p.m.

Idly did not come out properly although I soaked overnight and before putting in idly maker added eno but still took so long and even then it didn''t cook from inside

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Pratibha

May 9, 2016, 10:40 a.m.

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sheetal parekh

May 2, 2016, 3:05 p.m.

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Neha patel

Dec. 17, 2015, 12:22 p.m.

Looks tempting . I have question. What else we can have instead of green chutney

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Swati

Nov. 2, 2015, 3:27 p.m.

Love this recipe.. Can i prepare it without using onion..

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vaishali

Aug. 19, 2015, 1:57 p.m.

can we use Idli rice?

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Minal Ganatra

Aug. 10, 2015, 9:27 a.m.

Excellent receive will definitely try this

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Tarla Dalal

Aug. 10, 2015, 9:27 a.m.

Hi Minal, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

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Neeta

June 18, 2015, 9:07 a.m.

We have to put plain eno? Or any flavor one can work

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Tarla Dalal

June 18, 2015, 9:07 a.m.

Hi Neeta, please use plain eno...

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Riddhi

May 16, 2015, 5:13 p.m.

Hi mam recipe seems to b very healthy n delicious bt can I give dis to my one year baby ? As dees fruit salt in ut

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swarna

May 11, 2015, 4:50 p.m.

Before I try, I would like to know if I can store in the frig with or without eno, if the batter is left over

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VILINA

Dec. 4, 2014, 5:23 p.m.

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Amisha prajaoati

Nov. 27, 2014, 1:43 p.m.

good recipes

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Meetika arora

May 25, 2013, 1:25 p.m.

Will definitely try ...sounds gud

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Tarla Dalal

May 25, 2013, 1:25 p.m.

Thanks Meetika, let us know how the recipe came out. Happy Cooking!

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meghana desai

May 19, 2013, 4:48 p.m.

I''ve tried it today. It''s really very easy to cook n healthy too. I like it for my kids lunchbox. Thanks for recipe.

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Tarla Dalal

May 19, 2013, 4:48 p.m.

Hi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

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Renu Parashar

April 5, 2013, 2:35 p.m.

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vidushi

March 17, 2013, 11:10 p.m.

Vry tasty nd delicious yummy yummy nd favourate. Thanks for giving it

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Tarla Dalal

March 17, 2013, 11:10 p.m.

Hi Vidushi, We are very happy to know you loved the Rice and Moong Dal Idli recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

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Pranita

March 4, 2013, 12:11 p.m.

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Tarla Dalal

March 4, 2013, 12:11 p.m.

Thanks Pranita.

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Foodie #648419

Aug. 24, 2012, 9:11 p.m.

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Ritu gupta

Aug. 11, 2012, 4:38 p.m.

Can this be made with yellow moong dal as well?

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Tarla Dalal

Aug. 11, 2012, 4:38 p.m.

Hi Ritu, Yes you can make it with yellow moong dal as well.

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Viji

June 13, 2012, 3:47 p.m.

Receipe sounds good but why to use fruit salt, is that used instead of fermenting????plz explain

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Sandhya Singh

June 5, 2012, 2:32 p.m.

I need it in hindi. Please help me.

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Tarla Dalal

June 5, 2012, 2:32 p.m.

Hi Sandhya, there is a Hindi link on this page. https://www.tarladalal.com/Rice-and-Moong-Dal-Idli-hindi-4665r

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Kavitha Rao

Sept. 19, 2011, 5:40 p.m.

This is an easy and tasty recipe.also very healthy for weight watchers.I tried it and it turned out nice

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