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Tarla Dalal
24 December, 2024


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A classic recipe from the kitchens of Maharashtra, the Moong Dal Vadi Rasa is a tongue-tickling preparation of moong dal vadis cooked in a gravy of tomatoes, blended with onions and spice powders.
The rich flavour of the tomato-based gravy seeps into the vadis giving them a really nice flavour. Garnishing with coriander gives the Moong Dal Vadi Rasa an instant aroma boost, so make sure you don’t skip it.
It is very important to serve this Maharashtrian delicacy immediately after preparation.
You can also try other specialties from the region, like the Maharashtrian Pitla and Maharashtrian Amboli .
Moong Dal Vadi Rasa, Maharashtrian Gravy recipe - How to make Moong Dal Vadi Rasa, Maharashtrian Gravy
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
30 Mins
Total Time
45 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 cup moong dal vadi
5 tsp oil
1 tbsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- Heat 2 tsp of oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the moong dal vadi and sauté on a medium flame for 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate and allow it to cool completely. Keep aside.
- Heat the remaining 3 tsp oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the garlic paste and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Cool completely and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
- Transfer the paste into a deep non-stick pan, add the sautéed moong dal vadis and 2 cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 15 minutes, or till the vadis turn soft, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately garnished with coriander.
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- Moong dal vadi rasa is made of 1 cup moong dal vadi, 5 tsp oil, 1 tbsp garlic (lehsun) paste, 1 cup chopped onions, 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1/4 tsp garam masala, salt to taste and 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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To saute moong dal vadi, heat 2 tsp of oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add 1 cup moong dal vadi.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 3 minutes.
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Transfer to a plate and allow it to cool completely. Keep aside.
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To saute moong dal vadi, heat 2 tsp of oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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For the onion tomato masala paste, heat the remaining 3 tsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add 1 tbsp garlic (lehsun) paste.
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Add 1 cup chopped onions.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes.
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Add 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes.
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Add 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder.
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add1/4 tsp garam masala.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Cool completely and blend in a mixer to a paste. Ensure the paste is smooth.
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For the onion tomato masala paste, heat the remaining 3 tsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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To make moong dal vadi rasa recipe | moong dal vadi ki sabzi | sandgyachi bhaji | moong wadi bhaji, transfer the paste into a deep non-stick pan.
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Add the sautéed moong dal vadis.
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Add 2 cups of water.
- Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 15 minutes, or till the vadis turn soft, while stirring occasionally.
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Garnish with 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Serve moong dal vadi rasa recipe | moong dal vadi ki sabzi | sandgyachi bhaji | moong wadi bhaji immediately.
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To make moong dal vadi rasa recipe | moong dal vadi ki sabzi | sandgyachi bhaji | moong wadi bhaji, transfer the paste into a deep non-stick pan.
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Saute the moong dal vadi till they turn crispy. They will also turn dark brown in colour.
- While cooking the paste remember to stir in between to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
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It is very important to serve this Maharashtrian delicacy immediately after preparation.
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Saute the moong dal vadi till they turn crispy. They will also turn dark brown in colour.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 77 cal |
Protein | 0.6 g |
Carbohydrates | 4.4 g |
Fiber | 0.6 g |
Fat | 6.3 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 4.3 mg |
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Upendra
March 13, 2025, midnight
Pls mention what is the serving size in grams or any other measures

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Upendra, we don''t weigh the weight of the food we cook. We estimate the amount a serving size is. The key to take from the analysis of a recipe is if it''s healthy and fits into your lifestyle. When in doubt, eat less of that recipe. We present the facts as we see it. It has taken several years of research to create a detailed database of Indian foods to present to all our members are we love health. From our humble experience don''t get into weighing your food. That will just create stress to you and that itself will lead to stopping the fat burning process. Hope this answers some questions.

Kiran
March 13, 2025, midnight
It is one of my favourite gravy on a day i m lazy to cut vegetables.... just fry them up an d put it in the gravy.. yummy and tasty...