1. Moong Dal Soup

A light and nutritious moong dal soup can be a perfect low-calorie meal that helps in weight loss.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup moong dal (yellow or green)

• 2 cups water

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 1 small tomato (chopped)

• 1 small onion (chopped)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 teaspoon ghee or olive oil

Instructions:

1. Rinse the moong dal thoroughly and soak for 30 minutes.

2. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and sauté onions until golden brown.

3. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for a few minutes.

4. Add the soaked moong dal and water, and let it cook until the dal becomes soft.

5. Blend the mixture to a smooth consistency and serve hot.

2. Moong Dal Salad

A fresh and fiber-rich moong dal salad is a great option for weight watchers.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sprouted moong dal

• 1/2 cucumber (chopped)

• 1/2 tomato (chopped)

• 1/2 carrot (grated)

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• Salt and pepper to taste

• A handful of coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.

2. Drizzle lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

3. Toss well and serve fresh.

3. Moong Dal Khichdi

A wholesome and comforting meal, moong dal khichdi is a perfect one-pot dish for weight loss.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup moong dal

• 1/2 cup brown rice or quinoa

• 3 cups water

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1 small onion (chopped)

• 1 small carrot (chopped)

• Salt to taste

• 1 teaspoon ghee

Instructions:

1. Rinse moong dal and rice/quinoa and soak for 20 minutes.

2. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds, and sauté onions.

3. Add chopped carrots, turmeric, and salt, and sauté for a few minutes.

4. Add soaked moong dal and rice, along with water.

5. Cook for 3-4 whistles and serve warm.