Quick Dal

Dal is a staple food in Indian cuisine and is widely consumed across the country. It is a rich source of 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 35 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 16.

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Quick Dal

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

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Yellow Lentils
• 4 cups Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 inch Ginger
• 2 cloves Garlic
• to taste optional Green Chili
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 1 pinch Asafoetida
• 8 leaves Curry Leaves
• 2 tablespoon Coriander Leaves
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• to taste Salt

Instructions

1. Wash the lentils thoroughly and soak them in water for 10 minutes.
2. In a pressure cooker, add the soaked lentils, water, chopped onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, green chili, turmeric powder, and red chili powder.
3. Close the lid and cook on medium heat for 3-4 whistles.
4. In a separate pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
5. Add the tempering to the cooked lentils and mix well.
6. Add salt and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Garnish with 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.