Name: Moong Dal Chicken Curry: A Protein-Packed Dish For Muscle Health and Nourishment
Ingredients: 1 cup Moong Dal; 500g chicken, cut into pieces; 2 cups water; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 green chilies, slit; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tbsp turmeric powder; 1 tbsp garam masala; 2 tbsp oil; Salt to taste; Fresh coriander for garnish

Moong Dal Chicken Curry: A Protein-Packed Dish For Muscle Health and Nourishment

This moong dal chicken curry is a high-protein, muscle-fueling meal that combines tender chicken with fiber-rich moong dal for a hearty, balanced dish. Unlike traditional chicken curry, this version adds slow-digesting carbs and plant protein, making it ideal for post-workout recovery or meal prep. If you're exploring nutrient-dense twists on classics like dal chicken curry, this one offers warmth, Flavour, and long-lasting energy—all in one pot. Great for clean eaters who don’t want to compromise on taste or macros.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 400

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup Moong Dal
500g chicken, cut into pieces
2 cups water
1 onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 green chilies, slit
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp garam masala
2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander for garnish

Method

Rinse the Moong Dal and set aside.
In a pot, heat oil and sauté onions until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
Add chicken pieces and cook until browned. Then add tomatoes, green chilies, turmeric, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
Add the Moong Dal and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the chicken is cooked and the dal is soft (about 30 minutes).
Stir in garam masala and garnish with coriander before serving.