Dal

Dal is a staple food in Indian cuisine and is consumed in various forms across the country. It is rich in protein and is often paired with rice or bread for a complete meal.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Dal

Cooking Method: Boiling, Tempering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Split red lentils
• 3 cups Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Tomato
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 1 sliced Green chili
• 1 tablespoon Ghee
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• as needed for garnish Cilantro

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils thoroughly and soak them in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a pressure cooker, add soaked lentils, water, chopped onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder, and salt.
3. Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles or until the lentils are cooked and soft.
4. In a separate pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chili.
5. Once the seeds start spluttering, add this tempering to the cooked lentils.
6. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.