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Indian Dalma Recipe

A traditional Indian dish made with lentils and vegetables, seasoned with spices.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Toor Dal (split pigeon peas)
  • 1 cup Mixed vegetables (potato, carrot, pumpkin, etc.) chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 teaspoon Panch phoron (five spice mix)
  • 2 pcs Dry red chilies
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 2 cups Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Wash the toor dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 minutes.
  2. 2. In a pressure cooker, add the soaked dal, chopped vegetables, turmeric powder, and 2 cups of water. Cook for 3-4 whistles.
  3. 3. In a pan, heat ghee and add panch phoron, dry red chilies, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
  4. 4. Add the cooked dal and vegetable mixture to the pan. Add salt to taste and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  5. 5. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Dalma, Lentils, Vegetarian
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