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khatta moong is a quick and easy Gujarati sabzi recipe. It is super easy to make and is made with minimum and the most basic ingredients. Each ingredient used in the recipe is used in Indian houses on a regular basis such as moong sprouts, sour cuds, besan, ginger green chilli pasta and spices.

The use of whole green gram or moong is very common in day-to-day Gujarati food. dahiwala khatta moong is a lovely recipe that features cooked moong simmered with curds and spices. The use of curds bestows a unique, sumptuous feel to this recipe. Garlic-lovers can even add a little garlic paste to add a whole new dimension to this Gujarati khatta moong.

Being a Gujju, I make khatta moong atleast once in a week for lunch or dinner and each and every family members simply loves this simple yet delicious recipe! You can have Gujarati khatta moong with bhakri, roti or chapatti. I prefer having it with rice. It falls under the category of my comfort food, you are also equally going to love this khatta moong recipe!

Learn to make khatta moong recipe | Gujarati khatta moong | khatta mag | dahiwala khatta moong | green moong in buttermilk curry | with detailed step by step recipe photos and video below.

 

Khatta Moong ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe - How to make Khatta Moong ( Gujarati Recipe)

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Preparation Time

5 Mins

Cooking Time

15 Mins

Total Time

20 Mins

Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

Method

For khatta moong
 

  1. To make khatta moong, wash and soak the whole moong in enough water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain.
  2. Add 1½ cups of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
  3. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
  4. Combine the sour curds, chilli powder, turmeric powder and besan in a bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
  5. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida and ginger-green chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  6. Add the cooked moong, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  7. Add the curds-besan mixture, salt and 1 cup of water, mix well and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  8. Garnish the khatta moong with coriander and serve immediately with rice or roti.

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    1. To prepare khatta moong recipe | Gujarati khatta moong | khatta mag | dahiwala khatta moong |  green moong in buttermilk curry | pick and clean whole green gram. Wash them under running water and transfer to a deep bowl. 
    2. Pour enough freshwater and soak the whole moong in enough water for 2 to 3 hours or until the moong is soft and not mushy. 
    3. After 3 hours, drain the moong beans.
    4. Transfer to a pressure cooker.
    5. Add 1½ cups of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
    6. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
    7. In a deep bowl, take sour curd. The word “khatta” means sour so ensure the curd is sour.  You can leave fresh dahi out overnight or outside on your kitchen counter for 5-6 hours before you start making the khatta mag recipe. During summer the curd might turn sour in 2-3 hours.
    8. Add chilli powder. Adjust spiciness according to your taste.
    9. Add turmeric powder.
    10. Add besan. It will thicken the curd gravy.
    11. Mix well using a whisk to make a smooth, lump-free mixture. Keep aside.
    12. To temper, Khatta Moong heats the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai. 
    13. Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds.
    14. Add curry leaves. This recipe does not make use of any root vegetables hence, it is a Jain recipe.
    15. Add asafoetida for a nice fragrance.
    16. Add ginger-green chilli paste.
    17. Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
    18. Add the cooked moong.
    19. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
    20. Add the curds-besan mixture.
    21. Add salt and 1 cup of water to adjust the consistency of Gujarati Khatta Mag. Add more or less water as per the consistency of your liking.
    22. Mix well and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Our khatta moong | Gujarati khatta moong | khatta mag | dahiwala khatta moong |  green moong in buttermilk curry | is ready.
    23. Garnish khatta moong with coriander.
    24. Serve immediately with bhakri, rice or roti.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy332 cal
Protein16.7 g
Carbohydrates37.3 g
Fiber10.2 g
Fat11.7 g
Cholesterol8 mg
Sodium28.3 mg

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Minoo Balani

March 13, 2025, midnight

Had this for lunch today. Absolutely delicious!

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Minoo, so nice of you to provide us the feedback. We are thrilled when are food lovers get the recipe right.

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Payal Ashar

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Payal , we are delighted you loved the Khatta Moong recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

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Foodsie

March 13, 2025, midnight

A simply delicious and a comforting dish... It can be enjoyed as is... or with hot phulkas or stem rice... this is one of those recipes that you can never say a no to....

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Kaviya

March 13, 2025, midnight

The recipe was nice and most healthy food to consume

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Avni bhattacharya

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Avni , we are delighted you loved the Khatta Moong recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

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Jiten Kumar

March 13, 2025, midnight

Kal wife office se late aane wali this. Soch mein aaj dinner banvoo . Tarla Ji ki ye recipe banayee aur kuch rotis. Bibi ko pasad aaya .

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

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b.k.sahu

March 13, 2025, midnight

I shall try your given recipes, but before that let me confirm the fact--- is it necessary to boil and dry soy bean before mixing with atta? Is there any bad effect of soy bean to direct use with atta?

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priya sharma

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Priya , we are delighted you loved the Khatta Moong recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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rawattie

March 13, 2025, midnight

i tried two recipe i like it so far see i have belly fat so this is neede

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deelip

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Winnie

March 13, 2025, midnight

Very simple and delicious.Tasted good with phulkas as well as steamed rice.

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Manali Gawad

March 13, 2025, midnight

Good for one time trial.

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