1. Daal with basil leaves
Delight your taste buds with this delicious and healthy daal!Here’s how to make it!
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Moong or Toor Dal
- 1.5 cup Water
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 Green chili
- 0.5 tsp Cumin seeds
- 0.5 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- 0.25 cup Basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Sliced onion
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Oil/Ghee
Instructions
- Wash and soak dal for 30-40 minutes
- Drain water and pressure cook with freshwater, turmeric powder, and a pinch of salt for 3-4 whistles
- Allow pressure to release naturally
- Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Once hot, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and let them splutter
- Add finely green chili, onions, ginger, and garlic paste and fry for 5 minutes or until onions turn slightly brown
- Next, add turmeric powder, salt, roughly chopped basil leaves, cooked dal, and mix well
- Add warm water if required to adjust consistency and bring it to a boil
- Simmer for another 5 minutes and take off the flame
Notes
Enjoy this delicious recipe with brown rice, jeera rice, or rotis!