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    Dal Daliya | How to make Green Split Moong Dal Dalia

    Published: Apr 12, 2022 · Modified: Nov 4, 2022 by Deepti · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Are you looking for a one-pot easy recipe that keeps you full for longer and is ideal for weight loss too? This Dal Daliya is my family recipe and is a total comfort meal that gathers quickly and is perfect for all age groups.

    Dal Daliya in Ghee

    Daliya or broken wheat is a popular Indian grain that can be used to make savory or sweet porridge. This is the easy recipe of Dal Daliya made with Moong Khichdi dal (Moong Split green lentil). Sometimes I also use yellow moong Dal to make Daliya porridge, though I find Moong Green dal better with it.

    It works best for busy people as it can be easily prepared in less than 20 minutes. This is my go-to recipe when I don't wish to have an elaborate meal or I am sick and yet don't want to compromise upon nutrition.

    One can make a sweet daliya using milk or daliya upma or vegetable daliya.

    Jump to:
    • Why Would You Love This Recipe?
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • Is Daliya Khichdi Good for weight loss?
    • Is Daliya better than Oats?
    • Recipe Overview
    • Expert Tips
    • FAQ
    • Detailed Recipe
    • Dal Daliya for Weight Loss

    Why Would You Love This Recipe?

    • Tried and Tested recipe over many years
    • Family recipe
    • Kid's Friendly
    • Easily convertible to Vegan
    • Can be Made Gluten Free
    • Scalable Recipe
    • Quick and Delicious Recipe
    • Recipe for new mothers and sick people
    • The Best Dal Daliya Ever!

    Ingredients

    • Daliya: I have used the local brand of Rajdhani Daliya. You may look for any brand that is locally available. I have used the unroasted variety of daliya and hence I had dry roasted it before using. The same recipe can be used to make Moong dal Khichdi by using Rice instead of daliya.
    • Desi Ghee: The most important ingredient of this recipe is Desi Ghee. The sauteing of Daliya with ghee makes the home aromatic and it adds the perfect flavor to this savory daliya.
    • Moong Dal: Our family recipe makes Daliya with Khichdi Moong Dal (Green Split Moong) and it tastes amazing. You may use any light-on stomach lentil for this daliya recipe like Moong Yellow Dal, Masoor Pink Dal.
    • Spices: This healthy recipe of Daliya uses very basic spices: black pepper, salt, and red chilly powder. You may skip red chilies if you don't like the spicy Daliya.
    raw daliya
    soaked moong dal

    Variations

    • Vegan Daliya: You may replace desi ghee with any other vegan oil. I will just say that I love Daliya and Khichdi with Desi ghee. If your preference doesn't match here, you may always change it.
    • Vegetable Daliya Recipe: Add fresh vegetables to this daliya and make it veggie loaded for picky eaters. Cut the veggies in small chunks.
    • Milk Daliya: Sweet Dalia is super easy and I love the blending flavors of milk, ghee and daliya. Ideal for little toddlers as it's soft on their gums and easy to digest.
    • Oats Daliya: The same recipe of dalia can be used with oats or Quinoa to make a gluten free Daliya.

    Is Daliya Khichdi Good for weight loss?

    Any food in moderation is generally ideal for weight loss. When I started my weight-loss journey, I had dal daliya for dinner twice a week, and must I mention, it was a tasty and filling meal.

    A good source of fiber, iron, magnesium, and other minerals, daliya acts as a complete meal. Owing to its digestive properties, it helps avoid constipation, which is one of the main causes of weight gain.

    Is Daliya better than Oats?

    It depends on individual preference. If comparing them on the weight-loss parameter, oats have fewer calories, more proteins than daliya. Daliya is rich in micro-nutrients than oats.

    The question is which one you munch on more. In my case, daliya is really filling. Oats seem to be great snacks and I can have them more without realizing.

    Recipe Overview

    This one-pot recipe of Daliya Khichdi is quick and works best especially when you are sick or don't wish to indulge in elaborate cooking. It is also an ideal recipe for toddlers.

    I prefer using Desi Ghee. One may choose coconut oil or another oil. The taste is best with desi ghee in my opinion.

    Roast Daliya on simmer in a pressure cooker. Once it's brown add desi ghee, spices like black pepper, red chilly powder, Jeera (Cumin seeds), and add soaked Moong Split Green Lentils. Add salt and water. Boil it for two whistles on full and simmer for five min.

    You may add any vegetables in it. I skipped veggies as it was a super lazy day for me. Also, when I am sick, I prefer a plain one over veggies one.

    Expert Tips

    • Roast Daliya on simmer as it might get burnt sooner than expected. Slow flame assures that it is heated gradually. Once you get a good aroma, it indicates the daliya is roasted.
    • Adding ghee while roasting helps you roast daliya better but then it would take more time.

    FAQ

    Can Dalia be soaked overnight?

    I have used it without soaking. But soaking it, helps make softer daliya.

    How healthy is Dalia?

    Dalia is rich in potassium, magnesium, carbohydrates and is great for the stomach. Highly recommended for a kid's diet.

    How do you clean Dalia?

    To make dalia, first soak cracked wheat in water for 30 minutes, rinse it with fresh water, and let it drain.

    Detailed Recipe

    1. Soak Moong dal for 10 minutes. Wash well before soaking. Gather Raw non-roasted Daliya and Dry roast it in pressure cooker without ghee, though you may roast it in ghee as well. Roast daliya on simmer till light brown. It takes about 3-5 minutes.
    soaked moong dal
    roasting daliya
    roasting daliya

    2. Once roasted, Add cumin, red chili powder and black pepper. Also add desi ghee. Mix well. Add soaked dal.

    spices jeera
    ghee in daliya
    Dal in daliya

    3. Add salt and water. Give 2 whistles on full and simmer for 5 min. Open once the cooker cools off completely. You may add water to adjust the consistency of dalia.

    dal in daliya
    water in daliya
    moong dal daliya

    4. The Savory healthy Dal Daliya is ready, Serve it with Ghee.

    Dal Daliya in Ghee

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    Dal Daliya for Weight Loss

    Daliya or broken wheat is a popular Indian grain that can be used to make savory or sweet porridges. This is the easy recipe of savory daliya made with Moong Khichdi daal (Moong Split green lentil).
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    cool off 5 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Breakfast, dinner, meal
    Cuisine Indian, indian traditional
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 240 kcal

    Equipment

    • Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cup unroasted daliya/ broken wheat
    • 2 cup Moong Green split dal
    • 1.5 tablespoon Desi Ghee
    • 6-8 cups water adjust
    • 2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
    • 2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 teaspoon Jeera (Cumin seeds)
    • salt as per taste

    Instructions
     

    • Gather the ingredients. Roast Daliya in a pressure cooker.
      raw daliya
    • Soak Moong dal for 10 minutes.
      soaked moong dal
    • Roast daliya on simmer till light brown. It takes about 3-5 minutes.
      roasting daliya
    • Add cumin, red chili powder and black pepper.
      spices jeera
    • Add desi ghee and mix well.
      ghee in daliya
    • Add dal to roasted daliya with salt.
      dal in daliya
    • Add water.
      water in daliya
    • Give 2 whistles on full and simmer for five minutes.
      moong dal daliya
    • The dal daliya is ready. Add ghee over the served daliya.
      dal daliya

    Notes

    • Roast Daliya on simmer as it might get burnt sooner than expected. Slow flame assures that it is heated gradually. Once you get a good aroma, it indicates the daliya is roasted.
    • Adding ghee while roasting helps you roast daliya better but then it would take more time.
    Nutrition Facts
    Serving size: bowl
    Servings: 8
    Amount per serving  
    Calories 240
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 3.4g 4%
    Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%
    Cholesterol 4mg 1%
    Sodium 14mg 1%
    Total Carbohydrate 43.2g 16%
    Dietary Fiber 2.9g 10%
    Total Sugars 2.4g  
    Protein 9.3g  
    Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 92mg 7%
    Iron 1mg 7%
    Potassium 54mg 1%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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    About Deepti

    Warm Welcome to my blog!
    This blog is created by a former Assistant Professor, mother, and Netflix Binge watcher who is passionate about food! This blog is my collection of homemade healthy vegetarian (egg-free too) recipes that are tested and approved by my family before they are finally posted here. A variety of Indian and World recipes that are made in a simple way!
    I am so glad to have you as a part of my journey in this online world.
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    1. Aditi says

      May 08, 2022 at 6:12 am

      5 stars
      That's exactly how my Mom makes it. We love topping daliya with Ghee! I love the traditional touch to your recipes!

      Reply
      • Deepti says

        May 10, 2022 at 6:16 am

        Hey Aditi,
        So glad to know this! Keep visiting for more such recipes! Thanks.

        Reply
    2. Vaishnavi says

      August 02, 2022 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      Love all your recipes! Your recipes are super easy and delicious. My husband has developed taste for American cuisines. I would love to see a few of those as well. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Deepti says

        August 08, 2022 at 5:21 am

        Thank you so much, Vaishnavi. Your kind and encouraging words mean a lot to me. About the American cuisines, I would surely try making more of these recipes! Keep visiting!

        Reply

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