About
Chawal Dal is a traditional Indian dish made with rice and dal. It is a simple and nutritious dish that is often served as a main course. The dish is usually served with a dollop of ghee or clarified butter and a side of raita, curd, pickles or chutney. Chawal Dal is a popular dish in India and is often part of daily diet for most of population.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.7
Fats
19.6
Carbs
1.0
Fibre
1.2
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Recipe
Ingredients
basmati rice
1 cup
split yellow lentils (toor dal)
1 cup
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
red chili powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
amchur powder
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
ghee
2 tablespoons
oil
2 tablespoons
ginger
1 teaspoon
garlic paste
onion, finely chopped
1
green chilies, finely chopped
2
tomatoes, finely chopped
2
kasuri methi
1 teaspoon
chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and soak the basmati rice and toor dal in separate bowls for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat ghee and oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
Step 3:
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds.
Step 4:
Add chopped onion and green chilies and sauté until the onion turns golden brown.
Step 5:
Add chopped tomatoes and sauté until they become soft.
Step 6:
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder, amchur powder, and salt. Mix well and sauté for a few minutes.
Step 7:
Add the soaked basmati rice and toor dal and mix well.
Step 8:
Add 3 cups of water and mix well.
Step 9:
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles.
Step 10:
Once the pressure is released, open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
Step 11:
Add kasuri methi and chopped cilantro and mix well.
Step 12:
Serve hot with raita or pickle.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 20159 users have chowed down on Chawal Dal a whopping 34000 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Chawal Dal, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in october.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Chawal Dal is the food of choice for 15-18 male, with people of 15-20 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 20159 users have chowed down on Chawal Dal a whopping 34000 times.
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