About
Dal Chawal is a popular Indian dish consisting of cooked rice mixed with lentils curry. It is a staple food in many parts of India and is often served with accompaniments such as pickles, chutneys, and yogurt. The dal is pressure cooked and then tempered with spices, such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. It is then served with steamed rice often topped with ghee. Dal Chawal is a nutritious comofrting meal that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.7
Fats
19.6
Carbs
1.0
Fibre
1.2
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Recipe
Ingredients
split yellow lentils (chana dal)
1 cup
long grain white rice
1 cup
ghee
2 tablespoons
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
red chili powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
water
2 cups
Directions
Step 1:
Rinse the lentils and rice in a bowl of cold water until the water runs clear.
Step 2:
Heat the ghee in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 3:
Add the cumin seeds and fry for a few seconds until they start to sizzle.
Step 4:
Add the lentils and rice and stir to combine.
Step 5:
Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
Step 6:
Add the water and bring to a boil.
Step 7:
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the lentils and rice are cooked through.
Step 8:
Serve hot with your favorite accompaniments. Enjoy!
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 36335 users have chowed down on Dal Chawal a whopping 70703 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Dal Chawal, our users are head over heels in september, but the interest cools down in june.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Dal Chawal is the food of choice for 15-18 female, with people of 15-20 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 36335 users have chowed down on Dal Chawal a whopping 70703 times.
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