Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Moringa Dal – A Nutritious Everyday Recipe - Kids Friendly Recipe

Warm, comforting and packed with wholesome ingredients, Moringa Dal is a delicious way to enjoy Shreyasam Moringa Powder in your daily meals. Made with protein-rich yellow moong dal, tomatoes, garlic, turmeric and aromatic spices, this recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice or whole wheat rotis.

Perfect for lunch or dinner, it's a simple recipe the whole family can enjoy.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

✅ Protein-rich everyday meal

✅ Ready in under 35 minutes

✅ Made with simple Indian ingredients

✅ Easy way to include moringa in your family's meals

✅ Mild flavour that's suitable for all ages

✅ Perfect with rice or roti

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow moong dal (washed)

• 1 tbsp Shreyasam Moringa Powder

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 1 medium tomato, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 green chilli (optional)

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tbsp ghee or cold-pressed oil

• Salt to taste

• 3 cups water

• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

• Juice of ½ lemon (optional)

Tempering (Tadka)

• 1 tsp ghee

• ½ tsp cumin seeds

• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

• 4–5 curry leaves

• ½ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder

How to Make

1. Pressure cook the washed moong dal with turmeric and water until soft.

2. Heat oil or ghee in a pan.

3. Add cumin seeds and allow them to crackle.

4. Add onion, garlic, ginger and green chilli. Sauté until lightly golden.

5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.

6. Stir the cooked dal into the pan.

7. Simmer for 5 minutes.

8. Switch off the heat and stir in Shreyasam Moringa Powder. (Adding moringa after cooking helps preserve its natural flavour and colour.)

9. Prepare the tempering separately and pour it over the dal.

10. Garnish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon if desired.

11. Serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy with:

🍚 Steamed rice

🫓 Whole wheat roti

🥗 Fresh cucumber salad

🥒 Homemade pickle

🥣 Plain curd

Why Add Shreyasam Moringa Powder?

Shreyasam Moringa Powder is made from carefully dried moringa leaves with no added colours or preservatives. It blends easily into dals, soups, curries, smoothies and everyday recipes, making it simple to include moringa in family meals.

Why Families Love It

👨👩👧 Mild and comforting flavour

🌿 Easy to add to daily meals

🍛 Pairs well with traditional Indian food

🥄 Soft texture suitable for children

❤️ Perfect for family lunches and dinners

Recipe Tips

• Add moringa powder after switching off the heat.

• Use toor dal instead of moong dal if preferred.

• Add spinach or bottle gourd for extra vegetables.

• Adjust chilli according to your family's taste.

• Finish with lemon juice just before serving.

Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~180 kcal

• Protein: ~10 g

• Carbohydrates: ~22 g

• Dietary Fibre: ~6 g

• Healthy Fats: ~5 g

Approximate Micronutrients

• Iron: ~2–3 mg

• Calcium: ~60–90 mg

• Vitamin A: ~120–180 µg RAE

• Magnesium: ~45–60 mg

• Potassium: ~350–450 mg

• Folate: ~90–120 µg

Values are approximate and may vary depending on ingredients and cooking method.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can children eat Moringa Dal?

Yes. This recipe can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. Reduce the chilli for younger children.

Can I make it vegan?

Yes. Replace ghee with cold-pressed oil.

Can I use another dal?

Yes. Toor dal, masoor dal or a mix of lentils work well.

Can I prepare it in advance?

Yes. Refrigerate for up to 2 days and reheat before serving.

Shop the Main Ingredient

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Editorial Note

This recipe is intended for general informational purposes only. Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on ingredients, preparation methods and serving sizes. Individual dietary needs differ. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, breastfeeding or are taking medication, consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.