Hariyali Dal (Multinutrient Pregnancy Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal's Team

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A tasty dal, made with masoor dal and greens. Spinach and fenugreek leaves are a good source of vitamin a, iron and calcium. All dals are rich sources of protein and energy. Masoor dal is easier to digest than arhar dal. It is therefore a better choice for you when you're pregnant, as it will provide you with protein and yet not leave you feeling uncomfortable after you have eaten. This dal is a slightly dry preparation and if you want to have it with rice, you may need to add a little more water to thin it down.

Recipe Description for Hariyali Dal Tadka, Dal Hariyali

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For Hariyali Dal Tadka
1 cup uncooked masoor (split red lentil) dal
2 cups chopped greens (fenugreek leaves , spinach , coriander)
1 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
3/4 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste

To Be Ground Into A Paste
4 green chillies , roughly chopped
6 garlic (lehsun) cloves
25 mm ginger (adrak)

Method

For hariyali dal tadka

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Heat the ghee in a kadhai, add the cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the onions turn light brown in colour.
Add the tomatoes and prepared paste and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
Add the cooked masoor dal and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the greens and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the dried mango powder, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
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RECIPE SOURCE : Pregnancy Cookbook