Teen Ratna Dal (Low Calorie Mulitivitamin) Video by Tarla Dalal's Team

Teen Ratna Dal (Low Calorie Mulitivitamin) Video by Tarla Dalal's Team

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This flavoursome combination of three lentils and various spices is a good source of calcium, protein and iron for the mom-to-be. Enjoy it with rice variations or just dip your roti in it for a truly heady experience.

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Recipe Description for Teen Ratna Dal

Ingredients

1/4 cup chana dal (split bengal gram)
1/4 cup green moong dal (split green gram)
1/4 cup toovar (arhar) dal
1 slit green chilli
1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 cardamoms
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 to 3 drops of lemon juice

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

1. Combine all the dals, green chilli, ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, salt and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
3. Remove the green chilli and discard it. Keep the cooked dal mixture aside.
4. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves and pepper.
5. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and red chillies and sauté on a slow flame for a 30 seconds.
6. Add the onions and sauté on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes or till they turn translucent.
7. Add the cooked dal mixture, salt and ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
8. Add the lemon juice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another minute, while stirring occasionally.
9. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

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