Mixed Dal
by Tarla Dalal
This recipe proves the fact that dal can be super tasty without being spicy. A mixture of three dals is perked up with tomatoes, onions and other ingredients, which give it a fabulous flavour.
Since spicy meals trigger and aggravate Acidity , this Mixed Dal uses very little green chillies for spice.
However, the chillies are not missed at all, because ingredients like ginger, coriander and cumin seeds impart more than enough flavour to delight the palate!
Mixed Dal recipe - How to make Mixed Dal
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Makes 2 servings
2 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1 tbsp masoor dal (split red lentil)
1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
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- Method
- Combine all the dals, turmeric powder, salt and 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker and pressure for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the onions, green chillies and ginger and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked dals, ½ cup of water, coriander and little salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
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pressure cooking dals
- In a pressure cooker put 2 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram). Yellow moong dal offers a mild, slightly sweet flavor that blends well with other lentils and spices in a mixed dal. It also cooks quickly and maintains a soft, almost creamy texture, adding a pleasant contrast to other dals that might be slightly chewier.
- Add 1 tbsp masoor dal (split red lentil). Masoor dal contributes a distinct, slightly earthy flavor profile to the overall mixed dal. 1 cup of cooked Masoor dal gives 19 grams of protein. Being rich in Phosphorus it works with Calcium to build our bones.
- Add 1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils). 1 cup of cooked urad dal gives 69.30% of your daily requirement of folic acid. The folic acid in urad dal helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. It is also high in fibre and good for heart, good for lowering cholesterol and good for diabetes.
- Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
- Add salt to taste. We added xx tsp salt.
- Add 1 cup of water.
- Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
making mixed dal
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a deep non-stick pan. Use Coconut oil instead of processed seed oils like soyabean oil, canola, sunflower oil, corn oil and other omega-6 rich oils should be used in very low amounts.
- Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
- Saute for a few seconds.
- Add 1/4 cup chopped onions. Onions are often sauteed at the beginning of cooking the dal to create a base for the tarka or chaunk. This caramelized onion base adds a rich, savory depth of flavor to the entire dish.
- Add 1/4 tsp finely chopped green chillies. Green chillies add a touch of heat and spice to the dal, which cuts through the richness of the lentils and other ingredients.
- Add 1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak). Ginger offers a warm, aromatic quality that complements the earthy tones of lentils and other vegetables often used in mixed dal.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes. matoes add a touch of acidity that cuts through the richness of the lentils and other ingredients, creating a more balanced and interesting flavor profile.
- Mix well.
- Cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked dals.
- Add ½ cup of water.
- Add 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania). Coriander leaves (fresh cilantro) add a bright, citrusy, and slightly floral aroma to the dal.
- Add salt to taste. We added xx tsp salt.
- Cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 132 cal |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.2 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 2.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 393.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 16.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 44.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 56.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 35.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 61 mg |
| Sodium | 14.1 mg |
| Potassium | 332.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.9 mg |
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It is a very tasty and light dal, I cook it every other week, as part of our regular meals.. Thanks Tarla Ji..