Dal Pinni ( Microwave Recipe )
by Tarla Dalal
The masala used here is an aromatic mixture of spices, coconut and cashews. It sounds rich, and is indeed befitting a royal meal! make sure the masala is blended well and cooked just as mentioned here, to be assured of a good result. And it is not just the masala that is worth a mention. Adding chopped cabbage makes this more nutritious and adds a new, slightly contrasting touch to the recipe. Replete with the tang of lemons, this comforting dal goes well with both roti and rice.
Dal Pinni ( Microwave Recipe ) recipe - How to make Dal Pinni ( Microwave Recipe )
Soaking time: 2 hours Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
To Be Blended Into A Masala
3 whole dry red chillies , broken into pieces
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
2 to 3 cloves (laung / lavang)
1 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
2 tbsp dry grated coconut
2 tbsp broken cashewnuts (kaju)
Other Ingredients
3 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
3 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
3 tbsp masoor dal (split red lentil)
salt to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tbsp oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped spinach (palak)
1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage
1/2 tbsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
- Method
- Clean, wash and soak the dals for 2 hours. Blend the dals in a mixer to a coarse powder, without using water.
- Combine the powdered dals, salt, turmeric powder and 1½ cups of water in a microwave safe bowl and mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 10 minutes. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in another microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Add the spinach, cabbage, ginger-green chilli paste, tomatoes and sugar, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the prepared masala, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked dal, lemon juice and ¾ cup of water, mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 250 cal |
| Protein | 9.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.4 g |
| Fiber | 5.8 g |
| Fat | 12.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1620.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 29.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 68.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 53.5 mg |
| Iron | 15 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 146.5 mg |
| Potassium | 182.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |