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turiya mag ni dal recipe | Gujarati turai moong dal | healthy ridge gourd curry |

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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turiya mag ni dal recipe | turai moong dal | healthy ridge gourd curry | with 30 images.
turiya mag ni dal is a popular Gujarati dal. Learn to make healthy ridge gourd curry.
turai moong dal is a day-to-day preparation in Gujarati households, preferred mainly due to its simplicity.
With a hint of basic Gujarati spices and a peppiness imparted by lemon juice, this turai moong dal preparation of ridge gourd and moong dal is quite unique and entertaining in its own way.
turiya mag ni dal is indeed very light and a good choice for those who want to diet by cutting out on starch and oil. Consuming ridge gourd regularly can help to maintain blood sugar levels and hence diabetic friendly. It's absolutely low in fat and nil in cholesterol.
Enjoy turiya mag ni dal recipe | turai moong dal | healthy ridge gourd curry | with step by step photos.
Turiya Mag Ni Dal ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe - How to make Turiya Mag Ni Dal ( Gujarati Recipe)
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Turiya Mag ni Dal
1 1/2 cups ridge gourd (turai) , peeled and cubed
1 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp sugar
salt to taste
1 tsp lemon juice
For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
For turiya mag ni dal
- To make turiya mag ni dal, soak the moong dal in enough warm water for 1 hour. Drain and keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds and asafoetida.
- When the seeds crackle, add the ridge gourd and soaked moong dal and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add 2½ cups of water, ginger-green chilli paste, turmeric powder, chilli powder, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 12 to 15 minutes or till the ridge gourd becomes tender and the dal is cooked, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the lemon juice and mix well.
- Serve the turiya mag ni dal hot garnished with coriander.
Turiya Mag Ni Dal ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 175 cal |
Protein | 9.5 g |
Carbohydrates | 24.5 g |
Fiber | 3.8 g |
Fat | 4.3 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 11.4 mg |
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Vishandas Hiranandani
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight

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March 13, 2025, midnight
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Gandhi Dhwani
March 13, 2025, midnight
A typica gujarati recipe. The combination of ridge gourd and yellow moong dal is excellent. The basic spices used in this recipe gives it a nice flavour and perfect taste. It is not much spicy also.

LOPA SHAH
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes really it's different vegetable preparation. Very yummy,delicious and tasty.

sankar
March 13, 2025, midnight
Turiya Mag Ni Dal ya thoda thika mithasa muje bahut aacha lagta hi rice our roti ki sath khana pasand hai

Rachana Pulgam
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very tasty..typical Gujarati taste.. thanks for sharing.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you!! We are glad you like our recipe!!