Carrot and Moong Dal Pulao

by Tarla Dalal

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कॅरट एण्ड मूंग दाल पुलाव - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Carrot and Moong Dal Pulao in Hindi)

ગાજર અને મગની દાળનો પુલાવ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Carrot and Moong Dal Pulao in Gujarati)

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Perfect for hurried mornings when you want something simple yet flavourful to carry along to work, or on a tired night when you want to prepare a nutritious dinner for your family in a jiffy. With carrots and moong dal for colour, texture and good health, and assorted spices for flavour, this quick and easy Carrot and Moong Dal Pulao makes a wholesome meal. Serve with a tomato-based subzi on days when you have time, or with just a bowl of curds and lots of love when you are in a rush.

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Carrot and Moong Dal Pulao recipe - How to make Carrot and Moong Dal Pulao

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 12 mins Total Time: 22 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 cup chopped carrots
2 tbsp green moong dal (split green gram) , washed and drained
1 cup rice (chawal) , washed and drained
1 tbsp oil
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
25 mm (1”) stick cinnamon (dalchini)
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste

For Serving
fresh curd

Method

Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the cloves, cinnamon and bayleaf and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds. Add the onions and chilli powder and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the carrots, rice, moong dal, salt and 2 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Serve hot with fresh curds.

Accompaniments

Cucumber, Capsicum and Celery Salad
Sprouted Moong Salad

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	211 cal
Protein	4.8 g
Carbohydrates	38.8 g
Fiber	2.9 g
Fat	4.1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	301.8 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0 mg
Vitamin B3	1.1 mg
Vitamin C	2.2 mg
Folic Acid	16.1 mcg
Calcium	28.2 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	7.5 mg
Potassium	116.6 mg
Zinc	0.8 mg