Dapka Kadhi ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )
by Tarla Dalal
20 Aug 2009
This recipe has been viewed 35480 times
Kadhi lovers will enjoy this one - a yummy combination of non-fried moong dal dumplings and the traditional gujarati kadhi, this dish is rich in protein – an essential aid to losing weight. Have with pulao or khichadi as a great way to increase the protein in your diet.
Dapka Kadhi ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy ) recipe - How to make Dapka Kadhi ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )
Soaking Time: 6 hours Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
To Be Mixed Together Into A Batter
1 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , soaked for 5 to 6 hours and ground into a paste
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/2 tsp sugar
a pinch baking soda (optional)
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
3/4 cup fresh low-fat curds (dahi)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
6 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
1 tsp ghee
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
Handy tips:
- Method
- Combine the besan, curds and 4 cups of water in a bowl and whisk till smooth.
- Add the ginger -green chilli paste, curry leaves, sugar and salt, mix well and put to boil.
- Simmer on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Heat the ghee in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add this tempering to the boiling kadhi and cover it immediately (this helps to retain the flavours of the tempering).
- To the boiling kadhi, drop spoonfuls of the prepared moong dal batter and coriander and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or till the dapkas are cooked and start floating.
- Add the coriander, mix well and serve hot.
Handy tips:
- Handy tips:
- Ensure the moong dal batter is not very thick nor very thin.
- Add a spoonful of the batter to the boiling kadhi and wait for it to float up. If it does not float, it means the batter is too thin. You can add a little besan to the batter and proceed as per the recipe given above.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 228 cal |
| Protein | 12.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.2 g |
| Fiber | 4.3 g |
| Fat | 4.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 203.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 67.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 114.2 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 59.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 76.4 mg |
| Sodium | 23.8 mg |
| Potassium | 528.6 mg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
Outbrain