Mung beans are a good source of vegetarian protein and are an integral part of Indian cuisine. Many Ayurvedic recipes incorporate these beans because of their nutritional value. Because it is so gentle on the digestive system, mung dal is a popular food for times of cleansing, weakness, or recovery from illness.

Thali – South Indian Meal

 

In general, no South Indian meal is considered complete without at least one (if not two) chutneys. Back in the day when I used to work in Bangalore, my favorite meal was a ‘thali’, at a restaurant called Nagarjuna Residency. An unlimited meal served on plantain leaf, with a variety of chutneys, veggies and dals, thali is total bang for the buck. I would get so full and sleepy after the meal, the thought of going back to was dreadful!  The thing I liked the most about this meal was the variety of fresh chutneys they would serve. Each time I had a thali here I would always get at least one chutney I hadn’t tried before.

Yellow Mung-Raw Onion Chutney

 

Definitely, this is one of the simplest and one of my most favorite chutneys. In fact, there is absolutely no cooking involved (yes, no cooking!). Other than the step where you need to soak mung beans for about 30 minutes, you can get this chutney ready from start to finish in 10 minutes flat (just 2 steps)! If you are the kind who doesn’t care about washing lentils (especially organic ones), you can skip the soaking step.

 

Onion or Shallot

 

Because onion is raw in this recipe, you’ll need to be careful about what kind to use. I used a shallot the first time I made this chutney and it was so sharp I almost choked! I typically use shallots more than white or yellow onions since I find them very flavorful. They turn out great when sautéed but eating them raw can be a challenge! So, I’ll strongly recommend a white or a yellow onion for this recipe.

 

Why is this Healthy?

Organic yellow mung dal is made from whole mung beans that have been hulled and split, resulting in a delicate lentil-like legume that is quick to cook, easy to digest, and highly nutritious. High in dietary fiber and an excellent source of protein, yellow mung dal is nourishing and strengthening to all tissues of the body

 

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Yellow Mung-Raw Onion Chutney

This delicious mung chutney with just 4 ingredients, is a breeze to make! Have it with steamed rice and ghee, South Indian style, or as dip with your chips or veggies. Super nutritious!
Course Chutney
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Onion, Red Chili Pepper, Tamarind, yellow mung
Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Soak Mung Beans 30 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 People
Calories 50kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Yellow Mung
  • 1/2 Cup Onion - White, cut into large pieces
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Red Chili Powder - Or cayenne pepper. Vary to taste
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Tamarind - Paste
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt - Vary to taste

Instructions

  • Soak mung beans for about 30 minutes, wash, drain.
  • Add mung, salt, chili powder into a blender jar and blend to a coarse powder.
  • Add tamarind paste and blend for 10 seconds. Add onion (and some water if too thick) and pulse for 10 more seconds. Make sure the onion still has some small chunks left, to give the chutney a crunchy texture. Viola! It truly is that simple.
  • Scoop it into a jar and serve fresh or refrigerate for later use- it has a shelf life of 4 - 6 days in the fridge.

Notes

Have it with steamed rice and ghee, South Indian style, or spread it on your taco or roll. Use it as a dip with pita bread (like hummus).
*Use organic ingredients wherever possible

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Yellow Mung-Raw Onion Chutney
Serving Size
 
25 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
78
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
15
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
44
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
7
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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