How long does Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal) take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal) spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal)?

180 grams Moong Dal, 150 grams Tomato, 5 grams Ginger, 2 grams Cumin, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 10 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal)?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal)?

About 226 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal)

Name: Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: 180 grams Moong Dal; 150 grams Tomato, Chopped; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 5 grams Ginger, Grated; 650 ml Water, For Cooking; 15 ml Ghee; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 grams Cumin; 2 grams Dry Red Chilli; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 1 grams Curry leaves; 0.3 grams Asafoetida; 200 ml Water, For Adjusting Consistency; 1½ tsp Salt; 20 grams Coconut (Grated); 8 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min

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Also known as hesarubele tovve, moong dal tovve · Veg · Dal

Dal

Hesaru Bele Tovve is a Karnataka moong dal cooked with tomato and ginger, tempered in ghee and finished with grated coconut. Mild, serves 4, about 30 minutes.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

Moong Dal180 grams
Tomato, Chopped150 grams
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Ginger, Grated5 grams
Water, For Cooking650 ml
Ghee15 ml
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin2 grams
Dry Red Chilli2 grams
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Curry leaves1 grams
Asafoetida0.3 grams
Water, For Adjusting Consistency200 ml
Salt1½ tsp
Coconut (Grated)20 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	226kcal	904kcal
Protein	12g	47g
Carbohydrate	30g	121g
Fat	6.5g	26g
Fibre	8.6g	34g
Sugar	1.6g	6.4g

Cookd masalas for moong dal

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Method

1
Wash the moong dal 2 to 3 times. Pressure cook it with the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, grated ginger and 650 ml water on medium flame for 2 whistles, about 10 minutes. Let the pressure drop by itself.
Moong DalTomatoTurmeric PowderGingerWater
2
Open the cooker and mash the dal lightly with a ladle.
3
Heat the ghee in a pan. Add the mustard seeds and, when they crackle, the cumin, dry red chilli, slit green chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida. Fry for 30 seconds.
GheeMustard SeedsCuminDry Red ChilliGreen ChilliCurry leavesAsafoetida
4
Add the cooked dal, 200 ml water and the salt. Mix and boil on medium flame for 3 minutes, until it bubbles all over.
WaterSalt
5
Add the grated coconut and coriander leaves and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. The tovve should be pourable. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Coconut (Grated)Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal) take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal) spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal)?: 180 grams Moong Dal, 150 grams Tomato, 5 grams Ginger, 2 grams Cumin, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 10 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal)?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Hesaru Bele Tovve (Karnataka Moong Dal)?: About 226 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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