Here is the recipe of one of our go-to meal idea – Green Moong Dal Pulao – because it is a quick, easy, protein-rich, healthy, and tasty recipe. It is perfect for the days when you are busy or don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen. It is light and filling and makes a nice dinner recipe too.
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I order whole green moong dal every time I do my grocery shopping. I must have this lentil in my kitchen. I always think that I will make sprouted moong dal salad for a quick and healthy snack but then I don’t make it ever 🙂 We don’t snack as such. It becomes difficult to finish this dal.
One day, I was making chana dal pulao (which by the way tastes amazing and you must try it) and I thought what if I substitute chana dal with green moong dal. It seemed like a nice idea and that way I can finish moong dal too. I tried this recipe for Jatin’s lunch box and he loved it. It is a simple pulao recipe but it tastes delicious. And it makes a quick and easy lunch box recipe too. Since then, this recipe has become one of our go-to meal recipes. I make it for lunch or sometimes for a quick dinner too.
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Easy Swaps
- Green Moong Dal: Use kala chana (black chickpea), chickpeas, or chana dal instead. We have recipes for all three. Check them out on the website.
- Rice: Substitute brown rice with white rice, wild rice, or dalia (broken wheat).
Is this recipe Vegan?
Yes. This pulao recipe is totally plant-based and vegan.
More vegan recipes on the website: Whole Wheat Banana Walnut Muffins, Vegan Dum Biryani, Kung Pao Tofu.
Can we make this Pulao in the pressure cooker?
Yes. Of course. You can make it in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot too. I prefer to make pulao in a pan because that way my pulao doesn’t get sticky and mushy.
To make it in the pressure cooker, you will need lesser water to cook (around 1.5 Cups). Cook for one whistle only and it will be done. Let it depressurize itself. To cook in Instant Pot, pressure cook for 10 minutes. Cooking in Instant Pot needs less water. I don’t prefer to cook rice or pulao in Instant Pot because they get quite mushy which we don’t enjoy much.
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Now grab all the ingredients because you are ready to make this Indian vegetarian/vegan meal at home which is quick, easy and protein-rich. It is perfect for lunch or dinner. If you try this recipe & like it too, please share the photo on Instagram and tag us @thefearlesscooking. We just love to see your recreation of our recipes.
Happy Cooking 🙂
Love from us
Richa & Jatin
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