Toovar Dal with Vegetables
by Tarla Dalal
Toovar dal with vegetables is a wholesome dish, full of vegetables and protein-rich dal. You need not stick to the veggies i have used – just open your fridge and throw in anything you find. You will love the fact that such a tasty and sumptuous dish can be prepared with just about no oil! remember to add the jaggery and tamarind, as they provide a much needed twist to cover up the plain taste of dal.
Toovar Dal with Vegetables recipe - How to make Toovar Dal with Vegetables
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1/4 cup toovar (arhar) dal , soaked for 2 hours and drained
salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 cup yam (suran) cubes
1 tbsp raw peanuts
2 drumsticks , cut into 50 mm. (2") pieces
5 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tbsp grated jaggery (gur)
1 tbsp tamarind (imli) pulp
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/4 cup ladies finger (bhindi) (with edges trimmed)
For Serving
rice
parathas
Method
- Method
- Combine the toovar dal, 1 cup of water, salt, turmeric powder, yam, peanuts and drumsticks, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Add 1 cup of water, mix well and mash with the back of a spoon.
- Add the curry leaves, jaggery, tamarind pulp, ginger-green chilli paste, coriander and ladies finger, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with rice and parathas.
Toovar Dal with Vegetables Video by Tarla Dalal
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 78 cal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 78.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 22.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 21.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 18.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 53.6 mg |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg |
| Potassium | 170.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
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This dal provides all the necessary nutrients required in your day to day life. And great for those who wish to lose weight as it's completely ZERO OIL!!