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Moong dal

From the video “THE EASIEST WAY TO COOK MOONG DAL - Its one of the healthiest lentils and so delicious!” by Food with Chetna. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food with Chetna. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~45 min
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Serves
~4
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Cost
~$1.80*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$16.20* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
14

Ingredients

  • Vegan

May contain peanuts

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$5.40*for the batch in the video
~$1.80*per serving

You save about ~$16.20* per serving (90% less*) than ordering it out — ~$48.60* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario curry with rice, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

3 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 7 predicted from typical costs · not priced: whole moong dal, peanut oil, mustard seeds, asafoetida, jaggery, chillies

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 3 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario curry with rice at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Not estimated: only 64% of ingredient lines (19% of mass) could be matched to USDA data (minimum 60%).

Equipment

  • pressure cooker
  • pan
  • knife
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring jug
  • serving bowl

What the video didn’t say

  • Servings not stated
  • Total prep and cook time not explicitly stated
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Moong dal

What makes Food with Chetna's Moong dal recipe and technique special?

Food with Chetna's take on Moong dal focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing South Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Moong dal at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Moong dal recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Moong dal ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Moong dal can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food with Chetna's Moong dal?

This recipe utilizes approximately 14 ingredients across 15 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Moong dal?

The official cooking video by Food with Chetna is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.