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Rajasthani delicacies are traditionally laden with ghee but not to worry, for here is a healthier version of Rajasthani dal! Learn how to make Rajasthani dal recipe | healthy marwadi dal | healthy green moong and chana dal |

Rajasthani dal recipe is a simple dal which is rich in protein. Green moong dal, chana dal is used in to make this flavourful dal. This healthy marwadi dal has a rich aroma and flavour of ghee which enhances its taste even more.

This healthier version of Rajasthani Dal is rich in Folic Acid, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fibre and Protein.

Tips to make Rajathani dal: 1. Instead of chana dal you can use tuvar dal also. 2. You can use warm water and soak the dal for 1 hour if you are short of time. 3. You can also add mustard seeds in the tadka.

Enjoy Rajasthani dal recipe | healthy marwadi dal | healthy green moong and chana dal | with detailed step by step photos.

Rajasthani Dal

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Rajasthani Dal recipe - How to make Rajasthani Dal

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients
Method
For rajasthani dal
    For rajasthani dal
  1. To make rajasthani dal clean, wash and soak both the dals in water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain well.
  2. Combine the dals, turmeric powder, 1 1/2 cups of water and salt in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles.
  3. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
  4. Heat ghee in deep non-stick pan on a medium flame. Add the cumin seeds and cook for a few seconds.
  5. Add the garlic and onions and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Add the tomatoes, ginger-green chilli paste, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked dals, 1 cup of water, dry mango powder , salt and mix well.
  8. Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. Serve rajasthani dal hot garnished with coriander.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy178 cal
Protein9.5 g
Carbohydrates25.4 g
Fiber4.5 g
Fat4.3 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium19.4 mg
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Rajasthani Dal (Zero-oil Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal
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what is Rajasthani dal made of ?
    what is Rajasthani dal made of ?
  1. what is Rajasthani dal made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for Rajasthani dal. 

soaking the dals
    soaking the dals
  1. In a bowl put 1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram).
  2. Add 1/4 cup  chana dal (split bengal gram).
  3. Add enough water and clean the dals. You can see the dirt.
  4. Dals cleaned.
  5. Cover and soak for 2 to 3 hours.
  6. After soaking.
  7. Drain.
  8. Soaked and drained green moong dal and chana dal.

cooking the dals
    cooking the dals
  1. In a pressure cooker put the soaked dals.
  2. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  3. Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th tsp salt.
  4. Add 1 1/2  cups of water.
  5. Mix well so that the salt and haldi are mixed.
  6. Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
  7. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.

making Rajasthani dal
    making Rajasthani dal
  1. To make Rajasthani dal recipe | green moong dal and chana dal recipe | healthy Rajasthani dal | heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a  deep non-stick pan.
  2. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
  3. Let the seeds crackle.
  4. Add 1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
  5. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onions.
  6. Cook on medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Add 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes.
  8. Add 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste.
  9. Add 1/4 tsp chilli powder.
  10. Add 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seed powder.
  11. Cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
  12. Add the cooked dal.
  13. Add 1 cup water.
  14. Add 1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur).
  15. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
  16. Mix well.
  17. Cook Rajasthani dal | green moong dal and chana dal recipe | healthy Rajasthani dal |  on mediium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. 
  18. Serve Rajasthani dal | green moong dal and chana dal recipe | healthy Rajasthani dal |  hot.

tips for Rajasthani dal
    tips for Rajasthani dal
  1. Rajasthani Dal  is rich in Folic Acid, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fibre, Protein  
    1. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ) 32% of RDA.
    2. Phosphorus works closely with calcium to build bones. 27% of RDA.
    3. Vitamin B1 : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 20% of RDA.
    4. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 18% of RDA.
    5. Protein : Protein is required for the managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. Have protein rich Indian foods like paneer, curd, Greek yoghurt, tofu, almonds, sprouts, chana, rajma, chick peas, quinoa, buckwheat ). 17% of RDA.
     
  2. Instead of chana dal you can use tuvar dal also.
  3. You can use warm water and soak the dal for 1 hour if you are short of time.
  4. You can also add mustard seeds in the tadka.

zero oil Rajasthani dal
    zero oil Rajasthani dal
  1. Follow the same process above to soak and cook the dals. 
  2. Heat a deep non-stick pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the cumin seeds and dry roast for a few seconds.
  3. Add the garlic and onions and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  4. Add the ginger-green chilli paste, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder.
  5. Dry roast for a few seconds, while stirring continuously.
  6. Add the cooked dals and ½ cup of water and mix well.
  7. Add a little salt, dry mango powder and ½ cup of water.
  8. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. Serve zero oil Rajasthani dal hot garnished with coriander.

Reviews

Rajasthani Dal
 on 20 Feb 15 01:31 PM
5

A great zero oil dal... goes well with phulkas as well as a bowl of brown rice.
Rajasthani Dal
 on 08 Dec 11 10:35 PM
5

Rajasthani Dal
 on 16 Nov 10 03:28 PM
5

Easy to make...very tasty..tastes very good even with yellow moong dal...have it with jeera rice..

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