Simple Dal
Dal is a staple food in Indian cuisine and is consumed by people of all regions and religions in the country.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 14.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow Lentils
- 4 cups Water
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 medium Tomato
- 1 inch Ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 chopped Green Chili
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Ghee
- to taste for garnish Cilantro
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils thoroughly and soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- In a pressure cooker, add the soaked lentils, water, chopped onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, green chili, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium heat for 4-5 whistles.
- Once the pressure is released, open the lid and give the dal a good stir.
- In a small pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- Pour the tempering over the cooked dal and mix well.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.