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Arhar Dal Recipe

I like this healthy Arahar Dal Recipe. Arahar Dal is a very common dish in the Indian homes. It is a good source of high protein. It is primarily eaten during Lunch. Arahar Dal goes well with rice, but it can also be eaten with roti .You should try this Arahar Dal Recipe. Arhar Dal picture

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min

Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy

Health IndexHealthyServings4

CuisineIndianCourseMain Dish

TasteSavourFeelSmooth

MethodBoiledSpecialityHolidays

VegetarianVeganInterest GroupEveryday, Healthy

HealthyHigh Protein

Ingredients

	Yellow split peas	1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (Toor/Arahar Dal)
	Water	8 Cup (128 tbs)
	Turmeric powder	1 Teaspoon
	Salt	1 Tablespoon
	Coriander powder	1 Teaspoon
	Sugar	2 Teaspoon
	Green chili	5 , sliced
	Cooking oil	2 Tablespoon
	Ghee	2 Tablespoon
	Onion	1 Large, finely chopped
	Finely chopped garlic	3 Clove (15 gm)
	Tomato	2 Medium, finely chopped
	Chopped cilantro	2 Tablespoon
	Red chili powder	1 Teaspoon
	Asafoetida	1 Pinch

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 441 Calories from Fat 139

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16 g24.3%

Saturated Fat 5.8 g29%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 20.1 mg6.7%

Sodium 1483.6 mg61.8%

Total Carbohydrates 71 g23.7%

Dietary Fiber 26.9 g107.7%

Sugars 15.9 g

Protein 26 g51.5%

Vitamin A 24.4% Vitamin C 80.9%

Calcium 5% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Wash the dal. In a pressure cooker take four cups of water and add the dal and one tea spoon turmeric powder, one tea spoon salt.

2. Bring to boil and when stars steaming, reduce heat and cook for three minutes.

3. Cool and mash the dal with a large spoon.

4. Add, coriander powder, green chilies, sugar and remaining water. Bring to boil ,reduce heat and simmer for six to seven minutes.

5. Heat oil and ghee in a non-stick pan for one minute. Add chopped onion and garlic and fry till light brown. Add chopped tomato and cilantro and continue frying for two minutes. Add a pinch of hing and cook for a few seconds and remove from heat. Add red chili powder and dal immediately..

6. Serve hot with roti or steamed rice.