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Toovar Dal with Vegetables

Tarla Dalal
15 October, 2013


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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1/4 cup toovar (arhar) dal , soaked for 2 hours and drained
salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 cup yam (suran) cubes
1 tbsp raw raw peanuts
2 drumsticks (saijan ki phalli / saragavo) , cut into 50 mm. (2") pieces
5 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tbsp grated jaggery (gur)
1 tbsp tamarind (imli) pulp
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/4 cup ladies finger (bhindi) (with edges trimmed)
For Serving
Method
- Combine the toovar dal, 1 cup of water, salt, turmeric powder, yam, peanuts and drumsticks, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Add 1 cup of water, mix well and mash with the back of a spoon.
- Add the curry leaves, jaggery, tamarind pulp, ginger-green chilli paste, coriander and ladies finger, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with rice and parathas.
Toovar Dal with Vegetables recipe Video by Tarla Dalal
Toovar Dal with Vegetables recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 78 cal |
Protein | 3.4 g |
Carbohydrates | 12.7 g |
Fiber | 1.7 g |
Fat | 1.7 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 4.8 mg |
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Mruga D
Aug. 27, 2022, 7:03 p.m.
This dal provides all the necessary nutrients required in your day to day life. And great for those who wish to lose weight as it's completely ZERO OIL!!