Dal Lentils

Washed moong dal (Dhuli moong ki dal)

Also called: dhuli moong ki dal, washed moong dal, moong dal, dhuli moong, moong ki dal, moongdal, mong dal, moong daal

Washed moong dal is that simple, comforting dal that shows up in so many Indian homes — soft, light, and easy on the stomach. It’s the kind of dish you’ll find in a mom’s weekday lunch, hostel mess thali, or paired with roti and rice when you want something filling but not heavy. The cumin, turmeric, and a little garam masala give it that familiar ghar-ka-swaad.

Key Takeaway: One bowl of Washed moong dal (Dhuli moong ki dal) (180g) contains 90 kcal, 4.9g protein, 10.6g carbs, and 3.1g fat. Dhuli moong ki dal is one of the gentlest dals for digestion. It has 2.2g fiber per bowl, which helps keep stools soft and supports regular bowel movement, while moong itself is lower in complex heaviness than many other lentils. The cumin and turmeric can also help with bloating and digestion, and the small amount of fat in the tadka improves satiety. If your tummy is sensitive, have it with soft rice or phulka and keep the chilli tadka light so it stays easy on the gut.
90 kcal
4.9g Protein
10.6g Carbs
3.1g Fat

Per 1 bowl (180g)

Calorie Breakdown

22%
47%
31%
Protein Carbs Fat

Nutrition Facts

Nutrient Per bowl (180g) Per 100g
Calories 90 kcal 50 kcal
Protein 4.9g 2.7g
Carbohydrates 10.6g 5.9g
Fat 3.1g 1.7g
Fiber 2.2g 1.2g
Sugar 0.2g 0.1g
Micronutrients (per 100g)
Sodium 150.64 mg
Calcium 8.48 mg
Iron 0.64 mg
Vitamin C 0.04 mg
Folate 27.98 µg

What Goes Into It

Per serving (1 bowl)

Washed moong 30g
Cumin seeds 1.2g
Turmeric powder 1.2g
Garam masala 1.2g
Red chilli powder 1.2g
Fat 5g
Salt 2.5g

gastroenterology Gut Health Insight

Dhuli moong ki dal is one of the gentlest dals for digestion. It has 2.2g fiber per bowl, which helps keep stools soft and supports regular bowel movement, while moong itself is lower in complex heaviness than many other lentils. The cumin and turmeric can also help with bloating and digestion, and the small amount of fat in the tadka improves satiety. If your tummy is sensitive, have it with soft rice or phulka and keep the chilli tadka light so it stays easy on the gut.

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Nutrition data sourced from ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT) and the Indian Nutrient Database (INDB 2024). Values are per standard serving and may vary with preparation method.

Curated by Ashutosh Swaraj, Founder of Shellel