masala dal recipe | mixed masala dal | dal fry | healthy masala dal |
by Tarla Dalal
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masala dal is made from yellow moong dal, masoor dal, urad dal and toovar dal. Learn to make mixed masala dal.
But, this is one excellent masala dal you just cannot resist! made of four key varieties of pulses, cooked with onions and tomatoes, and perked up with a range of carefully chosen spices.
masala dal is just the thing to have with a littler hot rice or bajra roti, jowar roti to complete a healthy Indian dinner.
masala dal is cooked in ghee that is rich in vitamins – all of which are fat-soluble. All the 3 vitamins (vitamin A, vitamin E and Vitamin K) are antioxidants which have a role in removing free radicals from the body and protecting our cells as well as help in maintaining skin health and glow.
What's better is masala dal is rich in Folic Acid, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, C and Protein.
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For masala dal- To make masala dal, wash all the dal together. Drain. In a pressure cooker put the dals, salt and 1½ cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the prepared paste and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked dal, salt, 1 cup water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with coriander and serve the masala dal hot with rice or parathas.
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what is masala dal made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for masala dal.
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In a bow put 2 1/2 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram). The fibre (4.1 g in ¼ cup) present in yellow moong dal prevents the deposition of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the arteries which promotes a healthy heart in turn.
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Add 2 1/2 tbsp masoor dal (split red lentil). 1 cup of cooked Masoor dal gives 19 grams of protein.
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Add 2 1/2 tbsp urad dal or chilkewali urad dal (spit black gram with skin). It is also high in fibre and good for heart, good for lowering cholesterol and good for diabetes.
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Add 2 1/2 tbsp toovar (arhar) dal. Toor Dal (tuvar dal, arhar dal, toovar dal) : Toor dal is rich in proteins, the building block of good health.
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Add enough water to wash the dals. See the dirt. You will need to change the water several times.
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Washed dals.
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Drain.
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Put washed and drained dals in a pressure cooker.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th tsp salt.
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Add 1½ cups of water.
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Mix well.
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Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
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In a mixer put 3 garlic (lehsun) cloves.
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Add 1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds.
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Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 4 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces.
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Add 1/2 tbsp sliced ginger (adrak).
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Add 1 stick cinnamon (dalchini).
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Add 2 cloves (laung / lavang).
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Add 2 whole black peppercorns (kalimirch).
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Gradually add 6 tablespoons water to grind into a paste.
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Grind to a smooth paste.
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To make masala dal recipe | mixed masala dal | dal fry | healthy masala dal | heat 1 tbls ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai.
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Add 1/4 cup grated onions.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add the prepared paste.
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Sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes.
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Add 2 tbsp of water.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add the cooked dal.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
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Add 1 cup water.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Garnish masala dal | mixed masala dal | dal fry | healthy masala dal | with coriander.
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Serve masala dal | mixed masala dal | dal fry | healthy masala dal | hot with rice or parathas.
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Masala dal rich in Folic Acid, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, C and Protein.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
| Energy | 155 cal |
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 3.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
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