No. of calories per serving: 131
No. of servings in this recipe: 6
Description:
Simplest of lentil recipes, with the heady aroma of fresh garlic; this is an easy side dish to add protein to your meal. A traditional Sindhi staple that can be served with fresh plumped up whole-wheat phulkas, this dal is heart warming for any hungry soul.
Ingredients:
Moong dal 2 cups
Oil canola, 1 tbsp
Salt - 1/3 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves 10 pcs.
Green chilies fresh 1-2 finely chopped
Water, 4 cups
For the Tarka:
Garlic cloves 7 small, coarsely chopped
Canola oil 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp
Preparation:
Soak the lentil for an hour or two after washing thoroughly.
In a saucepan add lentil and water, turmeric, salt to taste, curry leaves and green chilies and one tablespoon oil. Stir well.
Cook on medium to low flame, without stirring, occasionally adding more water as needed for approximately 40 minutes.
Once the lentil has completely dissolved, blend with a whisk till creamy smooth.
In a mini saucepan fry the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds in remaining 1 tablespoon of oil till garlic is crisp and golden.
After placing the lentil in a serving dish, spread this garlic garnish over the dal just before serving.
Sprinkle some mango powder on top as well, for the zing!
Those comfortable with a pressure cooker can make the dal in the cooker and then add the tarka after placing the cooked dal in the serving bowl.
Caution: Please do not stir the dal while it is cooking, as it delays the dal dissolving completely.
Nutritional Information :
Protein 8.36 g,
Fat 1.88 g,
Carbohydrates 20.31 g,
Calcium 29.28 mg,
Sodium 138.34 mg, P
otassium 383.39 mg,
Zinc 1.06 mg,
Folic Acid
Total 46.98 mcg.
Source: NutritionVista
