plit yellow moong cooked soft with tomatoes, ginger and turmeric; finished with a garlic–jeera–mustard tadka. Blue default: measured oil, low-sodium, no cream. Gentle on digestion and parcel-friendly.
Nutrition (est., low-oil, 200 g bowl): ~140–190 kcal • ~16–22 g carbs • ~8–11 g protein • ~3–5 g fat
Diabetic/Blue note: Eat Often (Blue)—lighter-carb dal; keep base ½-cup; pair with a protein if needed.
Weight-loss tips: Choose moong, extra tomatoes/spinach, no ghee; make it soupy for more volume.
Local Names: Hindi Tamatar Moong Dal; Telugu Tomato Pesara Pappu; Tamil Thakkali Payatham Paruppu; Kannada Tomato Hesaru Bele; Bengali Tomato Moong Dal; Marathi Tomato Mug Dal.
