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Cooked Green Gram Dal

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About

Cooked green gram dal is a nutritious and delicious dish made from split green gram. It is a popular dish in India and other parts of South Asia. It is usually served as a side dish with rice or roti. It is also used as a base for many other dishes such as sambar, rasam, and curries. Green gram dal is high in protein and fiber, and is a good source of vitamins and minerals. It is also low in fat and calories, making it a healthy choice for those looking to lose weight.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

5.0
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Fats

12.6
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Carbs

0.8
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Fibre

1.8

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Recipe

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Ingredients

green gram dal

1 cup

cumin seeds

1 teaspoon

mustard seeds

1 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1 teaspoon

red chilli powder

1 teaspoon

coriander powder

1 teaspoon

garam masala

1 teaspoon

ginger

1 teaspoon

garlic paste

oil

2 tablespoons

salt

1 teaspoon

water

2 cups

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Directions

Step 1:

Soak the green gram dal in water for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2:

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 3:

Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and let them crackle.

Step 4:

Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and ginger-garlic paste.

Step 5:

Stir and cook for a few minutes.

Step 6:

Add the soaked green gram dal and salt.

Step 7:

Stir and cook for a few minutes.

Step 8:

Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Step 9:

Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the dal is cooked.

Step 10:

Serve hot with rice or roti. Enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 28552 users have chowed down on Cooked Green Gram Dal a whopping 107300 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Indore, Delhi, Kolkata are the top 5 cities gobbling up Cooked Green Gram Dal like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Cooked Green Gram Dal, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in januarydecember.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Cooked Green Gram Dal is the food of choice for 28-30 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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