About
Cooked red gram dal is a nutritious and delicious dish made from split red lentils. It is a staple in Indian cuisine and is often served with rice or roti. The dal is cooked with spices such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder, and can be garnished with fresh cilantro and a dollop of ghee. It is a great source of protein, fiber, and other essential vitamins and minerals.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
4.5
Fats
11.8
Carbs
1.3
Fibre
1.9
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Recipe
Ingredients
red gram dal
1 cup
water
2 cups
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
red chili powder
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
oil
2 tablespoons
ginger
1 teaspoon
garlic paste
onion, finely chopped
1
green chilies, finely chopped
2
tomato, finely chopped
1
chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Wash the red gram dal and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and let them crackle.
Step 3:
Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds.
Step 4:
Add the chopped onion, green chilies, and tomato and sauté until the onion turns golden brown.
Step 5:
Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt and mix well.
Step 6:
Add the soaked red gram dal and 2 cups of water and mix well.
Step 7:
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles.
Step 8:
Once the pressure is released, open the lid and mash the dal with a spoon.
Step 9:
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
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