#1 Masoor dal tadka
Masoor ki dal (red lentils) contains loads of protein.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Masoor ki dal
- 1 cup Finely chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup Finely chopped medium-sized onion
- 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- A pinch of turmeric
- 1/4 tsp Dhania powder
- 1/2 tsp Red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp Garam masala
- A pinch of hing
- 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
- Deseeded red chili
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- Freshly chopped coriander leaves for garnishing
- Salt according to your taste
Instructions
- Wash the lentils thoroughly and soak for 15 minutes. Add the lentils, 1/2 tsp salt, pinch of turmeric, 500ml water in a pressure cooker, and wait for 3-4 whistles.
- In a wok, heat oil. Then, add heeng and cumin. Saute chopped onions till golden-brown. Then, add ginger, garlic paste, remaining spices, chopped tomatoes, and cook till the oil leaves the mixture.
- Transfer the boiled dal into the wok and mix well. Pour the dal into a serving container.
- Temper with ghee, dry red chillies, and jeera. Pour it over the dal.
- Use coriander leaves for garnishing.
Notes
Total Fat - 12 g
Saturated Fat - 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat - 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat- 4 g
Cholesterol- 28 mg
Sodium-492 mg
Potassium-846 mg
Total Carbohydrate-44 g
Dietary Fiber-20 g
Sugar-4 g
Protein-17 g
Saturated Fat - 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat - 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat- 4 g
Cholesterol- 28 mg
Sodium-492 mg
Potassium-846 mg
Total Carbohydrate-44 g
Dietary Fiber-20 g
Sugar-4 g
Protein-17 g