Masaledar Chana, Toovar and Green Moong Dal
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Tarla Dalal
• 07 February, 2014
मसालेदार चना, तुवर एण्ड ग्रीन मूंग दाल - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Masaledar Chana, Toovar and Green Moong Dal in Hindi)
Table of Content
Chana, toovar and green moong dal is a protein-rich combination of dals prepared in an authentic indian style, with aromatic spices and powders. This is something you can cook every day, as it is neither rich nor fat-laden, but provides a good nutrient boost with dietary fibre and b-complex vitamins too.
Tags
Soaking Time
30 minutes
Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Baking Time
0 Mins
Baking Temperature
0
Sprouting Time
0
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tbsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)
- 2 1/2 tbsp toovar (arhar) dal
- 2 1/2 tbsp green moong dal (split green gram)
- 1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
- 1 tbsp fresh cream
To Be Mixed Together For The Masala Water
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- salt to taste
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Method
- Combine the dals in a deep bowl and soak the dals for 30 minutes and drain well.
- Combine the dals, turmeric powder and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, masala water and the cooked dal, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the coriander and cream, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Masaledar Chana, Toovar and Green Moong Dal recipe with step by step photos
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