Palak Toovar Dal ( Calcium Rich Recipe)

Spinach and toovar dal used for this mildly spiced recipe, makes this dal a rich calcium source. Serve hot with roti or rice.

Palak Toovar Dal ( Calcium Rich Recipe)

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Palak Toovar Dal ( Calcium Rich Recipe) recipe - How to make Palak Toovar Dal ( Calcium Rich Recipe)

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     3Makes 3 servings
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Method
    Main procedure
  1. Clean, wash and soak the toovar dal for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
  2. Combine the soaked toovar dal, ginger, green chillies, turmeric powder, salt and 3 cups of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
  3. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  4. For the tempering, heat the oil in a pan. Add the bay leaves, cloves, red chillies, cumin seeds and asafoetida.
  5. When the cumin seeds crackle, add the spinach and sauté for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked dal, chilli powder and coriander and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy119 cal
Protein7.1 g
Carbohydrates17.2 g
Fiber3.7 g
Fat2.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium35.7 mg

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