NORTH-INDIAN STYLE DAAL

Daal is a part of the staple diet of the people of Punjab and is also eaten as a comfort food especially when you are away from home. Dals are considered as one of the main sources of protein, fibre and vitamins. Due to its high nutritional value it is considered to be a very healthy food choice for pregnant women. They possess vast reserves of proteins, amino acids, folic acid, iron, potassium and vitamin B9 with less amount of fat, immensely benefitting the overall health.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup moong dal

• 1/4 cup urad dal

• 1/4 cup toor dal

• 1/4 cup channa dal

• 1 cup chopped onions

• 1 cup chopped tomatoes

• 1tbsp ginger garlic paste

• 1tbsp chopped green chillies

• A pinch of hing

• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder(haldi)

• 1tsp coriander powder(dhania)

• 1tsp cumin seeds(jeera)

• 1/2tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder

• 1/2tsp kitchen king masala

• 1/2 tsp garam masala

• ghee (clarified butter)

Method of Preparing:

Soak the daal 3-4 hours before making. Then in a pressure cooker add the soaked lentils, water and some salt and cook it for 5-6 whistles.

1. Firstly, in a pan add some ghee and add hing, cumin seeds and ginger garlic paste. Saute it for 2-3 min on medium flame. Then add the onions. Sautee the onions till they get little brown.

2. Then add the tomatoes and green chillies. Saute it on medium flame for 3-4 minutes. Add all the masalas- Turmeric, coriander powder, chilli, garam masala and saute it till the oil is separated.

3. Once the tadka is ready, add the cooked lentils into the pan. Mix it properly and cook it on a low flame for about 10 min. Add the salt as per taste and garnish the Dal with some ghee and fresh coriander leaves.

4. Dal is ready to be served!