Breakfast· Indian

Breakfast Moong Dal

Name: Breakfast Moong Dal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow moong dal; 4 cups water; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

A light spiced lentil porridge — a savory Indian start to the day.

Low-CarbAnti-InflammatoryHigh-FiberVeganGluten-Free

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4Serves

5mPrep

25mCook

30mTotal

EasyLevel

Ingredients

Make

servings

·1 cup yellow moong dal~207 g↗ Mung Bean
·4 cups water~946 g
·1 tsp turmeric~3 g↗ Turmeric (Ground)
·1 tsp cumin seeds~2 g↗ Cumin (Ground)
·2 tbsp chopped cilantro~6 g↗ Coriander (Cilantro) Leave

Steps

1Simmer dal with turmeric and water until soft.
2Temper cumin seeds in a little oil and stir in.
3Top with cilantro.

Nutrition · 1 serving (~291 g)

🔥 Calories183

🥩 Protein12g25% DV

🍞 Carbs33g12% DV

🥑 Fat0.78g1% DV

🌿 Fiber8.3g30% DV

Sugar 3.7 gSodium 8.0 mg

Vitamins

Folate272mcg68%

Thiamin0.28mg23%

Vitamin B60.17mg10%

Niacin1.3mg8%

Riboflavin0.10mg8%

Vitamin K6.4mcg5%

Vitamin C2.3mg3%

Vitamin E0.26mg2%

Vitamin A9.0mcg1%

Minerals

Copper0.39mg43%

Manganese0.77mg33%

Magnesium94mg22%

Iron3.3mg19%

Phosphorus196mg16%

Zinc1.4mg13%

Potassium591mg13%

Calcium76mg6%

Selenium2.7mcg5%

Estimated per serving — for guidance, not a measured label.

What drives the score

83/100

Grade A

Nutrient density31/35

Protein quality11/15

Fiber9/10

Healthy fats5/10

Bioactives10/15

Glycemic impact9/10

Bioactives

curcuminflavanols

What's in it — ingredient scores

This recipe scores 83 / A — the blend of the ingredients below. Whole-food ingredients carry their own health score (tap one to explore it); pantry staples and seasonings don't.

Mung Bean

~207 g

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water

~946 g

Coriander (Cilantro) Leave

~6 g

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