Mixed Dal in A Microwave
by Tarla Dalal
Dal is one of the main sources of proteins for vegetarians, and hence a part of the staple diet of most Indians.
This wholesome, non-spicy recipe pools in the goodness of three varieties of dal—moong, masoor and urad.
While that makes it special for the health-watcher, the highlight for the food-lover is the fact that it is tempered in butter and not in ghee.
That imparts a special, virgin taste to the dish, making it truly irresistible. Feast on hot rice with mixed dal!
Mixed Dal in A Microwave recipe - How to make Mixed Dal in A Microwave
Soaking time: 30 minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
2 tbsp green moong dal (split green gram)
2 tbsp masoor dal (split red lentil)
2 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 1/2 tsp chopped green chillies
2 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp chilli powder
4 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
- Method
- Combine all the dals with 1½ cups of hot water in a microwave safe bowl, cover it with a lid and soak for 30 minutes.
- Add the salt and turmeric powder and mix well. Cover it with a microwave safe lid and microwave on high for 15 minutes. Keep aside.
- Put the butter in another microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
- Add the cumin seeds and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes, onions, green chillies, ginger, chilli powder, coriander, cooked dals and little salt, mix well and microwave on high for 4 minutes, while stirring once after 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 170 cal |
| Protein | 5.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Cholesterol | 30 mg |
| Vitamin A | 717.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 13.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 31.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 46.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 27.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 89 mg |
| Sodium | 110 mg |
| Potassium | 240.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg |