Tittori Dal
by Tarla Dalal
A wholesome Parsi dish made of sprouted and peeled vaal perked up with tangy tomatoes and crunchy onions in a soothing base of coconut milk, the Tittori Dal has a very pleasing flavour that will appeal to everybody. While on the one hand, coconut milk gives a rich but soothing flavour and texture, the other ingredients including the spice powders give it the required zing, making the Tittori Dal a well-rounded accompaniment to Rotis , Parathas or even rice preparations.
Tittori Dal recipe - How to make Tittori Dal
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
2 1/2 cups sprouted and peeled vaal (field beans/ butter beans)
3 tbsp oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 tbsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp sugar
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
salt to taste
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- Method
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, sugar and tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the sprouted vaal, salt and 2 cups of water, mix well and cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the coconut milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 415 cal |
| Protein | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.9 g |
| Fiber | 9.5 g |
| Fat | 37.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 238.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 14.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 21.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 40.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 6.4 mg |
| Potassium | 98.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
woow.. aromatic tittori dal.. a great variation in dal.. the sprouted vaal gives a nice crunch in every bite.. the flavour of the coconut milk rules this dal.. giving it a creamy texture.. and mildly spiced up..
Love the val dal and its cooked with coconut milk. I reduced the spice a bit.