The Perfect Vegetarian Dinner For Two Recipe Video
Summary
Ingredients
| Channa dal/Split beans | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (soaked overnight) | |
| Water | 3 Cup (48 tbs) | |
| Indian squash/Snake gourd | 1 Pound, blanched | |
| Green chili | 1 , chopped | |
| Green onion | 3 , chopped | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Sugar | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Fresh cilantro | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chopped finely | |
| Cumin coriander powder | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Red chili pepper powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Garlic powder | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Canola oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Mustard seeds | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Cumin seeds | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Other ingredients | ||
| Basmati rice | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salad greens | 1 Cup (16 tbs), trimmed | |
| Cottage cheese | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), grated | |
| Salad dressing mix | 1 Tablespoon (your favorite) | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 423 Calories from Fat 107
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12 g18.7%
Saturated Fat 1.4 g6.9%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 4.1 mg1.4%
Sodium 262.3 mg10.9%
Total Carbohydrates 65 g21.8%
Dietary Fiber 6.7 g26.9%
Sugars 10.5 g
Protein 13 g26.1%
Vitamin A 14.7% Vitamin C 35.3%
Calcium 9.4% Iron 16.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Soak dal in water overnight.
MAKING
FOR SQUASH
2. In a microwave safe bowl, put the soaked dal. Add blanched squash, green chilies and onion.
3. Cook uncovered in microwave oven for 6 minutes at high heat.
4. Cover the bowl and cook at power number 3 for 10 minutes until soft and tender. Cook more if needed.
5. Remove from the oven and add spices, cumin coriander powder, red chili pepper powder, sugar, salt, garlic and lemon juice. Mix well.
6. In a small sauce pan, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them pop.
7. Transfer the hot seasoning mix to the cooked squash-dal mix. Stir well and garnish with cilantro.
FOR RICE
8. In a rice cooker/microwave oven, cook basmati rice with water. Drain the water.
FOR SALAD
9. In a bowl, add salad greens, cottage cheese and your favorite salad dressing. Toss well.
SERVING
10. Serve the Curried Squash with Basmati Rice and fresh Salad.
Editors Review
Want to enjoy a perfect dinner for two at home? Try simple and nutritious prepared squash curry with rice and salad. Easy detailing by Bhal Dave can help you to make this delicious meal in minutes.Chef
