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Mix Dal

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About

Mix Dal is a popular Indian dish made with a combination of lentils. It is usually made with a combination of toor dal, chana dal, moong dal, and masoor dal. The lentils are cooked together with spices, herbs, and vegetables to create a flavorful and nutritious dish. Mix Dal is a staple in many Indian households.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

5.5
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Fats

14.5
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Carbs

1.4
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Fibre

3.9

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Recipe

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Ingredients

split pigeon peas (toor dal)

1 cup

split chickpeas (chana dal)

1/2 cup

split yellow lentils (moong dal)

1/2 cup

cumin seeds

1 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1 teaspoon

red chili powder

1 teaspoon

coriander powder

1 teaspoon

garam masala

1/2 teaspoon

amchur powder

1/2 teaspoon

asafoetida

1/2 teaspoon

ghee

1 tablespoon

oil

1 tablespoon

mustard seeds

1 teaspoon

cumin seeds

1 teaspoon

- 2

dried red chilies

3

- 2

cloves garlic, minced

3

ginger, minced

1 teaspoon

small onion, chopped

1

tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup

- 2

water

3 cups

Salt to taste

Fresh cilantro, chopped

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Directions

Step 1:

Rinse the split pigeon peas, split chickpeas, and split yellow lentils in a colander.

Step 2:

Heat the ghee and oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 3:

Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 4:

Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5:

Add the tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6:

Add the split pigeon peas, split chickpeas, split yellow lentils, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, amchur powder, and asafoetida. Stir to combine.

Step 7:

Add 2-3 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Step 8:

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9:

Add salt to taste and stir to combine.

Step 10:

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve. Enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 56458 users have chowed down on Mix Dal a whopping 132507 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chandigarh, Delhi, Indore, Lucknow, Pune are the top 5 cities gobbling up Mix Dal like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Mix Dal, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Mix Dal is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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