Low-Fat Dal Recipe
Hare Krishna Low-Fat Dal is a simple and nutritious dish perfect for any meal. This easy-to-make dal combines yellow lentils with minimal oil and spices to create a comforting and wholesome dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Low-Fat
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow lentils)
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 green chili, slit (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Dal: Rinse the moong dal thoroughly and add it to a pressure cooker with 3 cups of water and turmeric powder. Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is soft and fully cooked.
- Temper Spices: In a small pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil. Add cumin seeds, grated ginger, and green chili. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the tempered spices over the cooked dal, add salt, and stir well. Simmer the dal for 5 minutes on low heat.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or chapati. Enjoy your nourishing Low-Fat Dal!
Notes
- Dal Variety: Feel free to use other types of lentils, such as red lentils or toor dal, for a different flavor profile.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of chili to your preference for a milder or spicier dal.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve this dal with steamed rice or chapati for a complete meal.
- Storage Tip: Store any leftover dal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg