Arhar Dal - Low Cal
Ingredients: 50 gm arhar dal (toor dal) 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder Salt to taste 1/2 tablespoon ghee or oil 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 small onion, chopped 1 small tomato, chopped 1 green chili, chopped (optional) 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (optional) Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
Nutrient details
Fats : 2.6
Protein : 33.3
Fibre : 13.5
Carbs : 13.5
Ingredients for this Recipe
Arhar dal
50 gm
Water
1 cup
Salt to taste
0
Turmeric powder
2 gms
Ghee
1 tsp
Cumin seeds
2 gm
Red chilli powder
5 gm
Onion, chopped
2 tbsp
Tomato, chopped
2 tbsp
Coriander leaves
1 tbsp
Mustard seeds
2 gm
Preparation
1. Rinse the arhar dal in water a few times, until the water runs clear.
2. In a small saucepan, add the dal and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Add turmeric powder and salt. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the dal is cooked and tender.
3. In a small pan, heat ghee or oil on medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter, add onion. Saute for a few minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
4. Add chopped tomato, green chili (if using), and red chili powder (if using). Saute for a few more minutes until the tomato is soft and pulpy.
5. Add the cooked dal to the pan with the onion-tomato mixture. Mix well and bring to a boil. Add more salt if needed.
6. Simmer for a few more minutes until the flavors have blended together. Turn off the heat.
7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice