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South Indian Dal Recipe For Rice

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Description

South Indian cuisine is known for its aromatic spices and flavors. One of the staple dishes in South India is dal, a lentil-based soup that is served with rice. This recipe is a classic South Indian dal recipe that is easy to make and can be eaten with rice for a delicious and filling meal.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is around 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is around 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of toor dal (split pigeon peas)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
  • 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 2 green chilies, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon of ghee (clarified butter)
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker
  • Frying pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method

  1. Wash the toor dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
  2. Chop the onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and green chilies.
  3. Heat the pressure cooker and add the soaked dal with 3 cups of water, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, grated ginger, chopped garlic, chopped green chilies, and turmeric powder.
  4. Cook the dal mixture in the pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is cooked thoroughly.
  5. Once the pressure is released from the pressure cooker, mash the dal with a wooden spoon.
  6. Heat a frying pan and add vegetable oil.
  7. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  8. Add cumin seeds and fry for a few seconds.
  9. Add the mashed dal to the frying pan and mix well.
  10. Add salt to taste and ghee to the dal mixture and stir well.
  11. Serve hot with rice.

Notes

You can add more or fewer green chilies depending on your spice tolerance. You can also add other vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, or spinach to the dal for added nutrition.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 200
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg

Recipe Tips

  • Soak the toor dal before cooking to reduce the cooking time.
  • You can add more water to the dal if you prefer a thinner consistency.
  • Make sure to mash the dal well to avoid any lumps in the final dish.
  • Adding ghee to the dal gives it a rich and creamy texture.

Enjoy this delicious South Indian dal recipe with rice for a wholesome meal.


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