Pigeon Pea Paste (Aka Arhar Dal or Toovar Dal)

Pigeon pea paste, also known as Arhar Dal or Toovar Dal, is a popular Indian dish that is rich in protein and is a staple in many Indian households. It is not only delicious but also provides essential nutrients to the body.

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: 20.

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Pigeon Pea Paste (Aka Arhar Dal or Toovar Dal)

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pigeon Pea (Toor Dal)
• 3 cup Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 inch Ginger
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 piece Green Chili
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Coriander Leaves
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoon Ghee (Clarified Butter)
• 1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing)
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 1 sprig Curry Leaves

Instructions

1. Rinse the pigeon pea (toor dal) under running water.
2. In a pressure cooker, add the rinsed dal, water, chopped onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, green chili, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt.
3. Close the pressure cooker and cook on medium heat for 4-5 whistles.
4. Once the pressure releases naturally, open the cooker and give the dal a good stir.
5. In a small pan, heat ghee and add asafoetida, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
6. Pour this tempering over the cooked dal and mix well.
7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and lemon juice.
8. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

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.