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Carrot and Moong Dal Salad
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Carrot and Moong Dal Salad

Carrot and Moong Dal Salad is a healthy and nutritious salad with beautiful colors. This is a great salad and easy to make. This can be served as an afternoon snack or an appetizer.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup split moong dal (washed)
  • 2 cup shredded carrots (gajar)
  • 2 teaspoons Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut (gola) I am using shredded frozen coconut
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped (hara dhania)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ginger finely shredded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  • Wash moong dal changing water 4-5 times, and soak it for about 2-3 hours. After soaking Moong Dal will be double in volume. Drain the water.
  • In a small bowl mix lemon juice, ginger, salt, black pepper and sugar to make dressing and set aside.
  • In a sauce pan heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the cumin seeds as seeds crack add the moong dal.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring continuously. Don’t over cook that will make dal dry.
  • Turns off the heat and remove the pan, let it cool for few minutes.
  • Add carrots, cilantro and coconut mix it well.
  • Add the cilantro and dressing to the carrot and moong dal, mix it well. Let it sit for about fifteen minutes before serving.