Ingredients:
- Chana Dal: 10 g
- Moong Dal: 10 g
- Masoor Dal: 10 g
- Tur Dal: 10 g
- Urad Dal: 10 g
- Water: 2 cups (around 400 ml)
- Onion: 1/2 medium-sized, chopped
- Tomato: 1 medium-sized, chopped
- Turmeric Powder: 1/4 tsp
- Ginger: 1 inch, grated
- Cumin Seeds (Jeera): 1/2 tsp
- Asafoetida (Hing): a pinch
- Green Chillies: 1, finely chopped
- Salt: as per taste
- Ghee: 1/2 tbsp
- Amchur Powder/Cinnamon Stick: as per taste
- Fresh Coriander Leaves/Natural Lemon Juice: for garnishing
Instructions:
Prepare the Dals: Wash and soak all dals together for 30 minutes. Drain the water and set aside.
Cook the Dals: In a pressure cooker, add the soaked dals and 2 cups of water. Add turmeric powder and grated ginger. Cook for 3-4 whistles until the dals are soft.
Prepare the Tempering: In a separate pan, heat ghee or oil. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add asafoetida and green chillies, sauté for a minute. Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft.
Combine and Simmer: Add the cooked dals to the pan with the tempering. Add salt and amchur powder/cinnamon stick if using.
Simmer for 5-10 minutes to blend the flavors.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, natural lemon juice, or kokum as desired.
Serve hot with rice or roti.
Serving Size: This recipe makes about 2-3 servings of high protein dal.
Enjoy your nutritious and protein-rich dal!
