About
Dal Rice is a popular Indian dish made with cooked rice and lentils. It is a simple and nutritious dish usually served with a side of yogurt or pickle. Dal Rice is a great source of protein and is a favorite among vegetarians.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.7
Fats
19.6
Carbs
1.0
Fibre
1.2
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Recipe
Ingredients
split pigeon peas (toor dal)
1 cup
basmati rice
1 cup
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
red chili powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
oil
2 tablespoons
ginger
1 teaspoon
garlic paste
onion, chopped
1
green chilies, chopped
2
tomato, chopped
1
frozen peas
1/2 cup
chopped cilantro
1/2 cup
water
2 cups
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and soak the toor dal and basmati rice in separate bowls for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Step 3:
Add the ginger-garlic paste, onion, green chilies, and tomato. Saute for a few minutes until the onion is soft.
Step 4:
Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
Step 5:
Add the soaked toor dal and basmati rice. Stir to combine.
Step 6:
Add the frozen peas and cilantro. Stir to combine.
Step 7:
Add 2 cups of water and stir to combine.
Step 8:
Close the pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles.
Step 9:
Once the pressure has released, open the pressure cooker and fluff the dal rice with a fork.
Step 10:
Serve the dal rice hot with your favorite accompaniments. Enjoy!
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 52608 users have chowed down on Dal Rice a whopping 108975 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Mumbai, Pune, Indore, Hyderabad, Chennai are the top 5 cities gobbling up Dal Rice like there's no tomorrow.
When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Dal Rice, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in january.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Dal Rice is the food of choice for 19-23 female, with people of less_than15 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 52608 users have chowed down on Dal Rice a whopping 108975 times.
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