The type of lentil used in this dal has many names, but it is most commonly known as Toor dal in India. In English, these lentils are known as split pigeon peas (yellow).
Toor Dal is a must-have in most Indian households. Dal is one of those dishes, that is made in almost each and every Indian/Nepalese and other South Asian households.
Health Benefits
Toor Dal is not only easy to make, but it comes along with many health benefits as well.
Dal is high on fiber content, it is actually good for digestion and prevents problems such as constipation.
As it is high in protein, it is very good for a balanced diet. Risk of Chronic diseases is also reduced with the intake of Toor Dal.
It is also a good source of carbohydrates, which provides energy to the body.
This dal can be included in everyday meals of Diabetic people, as it can benefit them.
According to dietitians- food and nutrition experts, It helps to maintain sugar and glucose levels, making diabetes much more manageable.
Serving Ideas
Toor Dal can be served with anything and everything. It can be served along with Roti, Tawa Paratha, Steamed Rice, Jeera Rice or even a spiced Pulao of your choice.
It is healthy and super easy to make and tastes delicious. Here is how to make it.
Course: Main Course
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Ingredients
1 cup Toor Dal
3-½ cups Water
½ tsp Turmeric Powder
Salt (to taste)
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
For tempering:
2 tbsp butter/Ghee
1 tsp Garlic (chopped)
¼ tsp Hing
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
Instructions
Wash the dal well and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
Drain the water and add the dal in a pressure cooker.
Add water, turmeric powder and salt and cook until dal is softened.
It usually takes one whistle on high heat and then 2 whistles on low heat.
Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release.
Open the dal and whisk well using a wire whisk.
Add lemon juice and mix well.
For tempering, heat butter (ghee) in a pan.
Once the ghee is hot, add garlic and fry until browned.
Add hing and cumin seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds.
Switch off the heat and add red chilli powder in the ghee.
Pour the tempering over the dal and mix well. Serve hot.
Notes
You can add some chopped tomatoes while cooking the dal.
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