Mixed Dal ( Microwave Recipe )

by Tarla Dalal

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Dal is one of the main sources of proteins for vegetarians, and hence a part of the staple diet of most indians. This wholesome, non-spicy recipe pools in the goodness of three varieties of dal—moong, masoor and urad. While that makes it special for the health-watcher, the highlight for the food-lover is the fact that it is tempered in butter and not in ghee. That imparts a special, virgin taste to the dish, making it truly irresistible. Feast on hot rice with mixed dal!

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Soaking Time: 30 minutes
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

2 tbsp green moong dal (split green gram)
2 tbsp masoor dal (split red lentil)
2 tbsp urad dal (split black lentil)
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 1/2 tsp chopped green chillies
2 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp chilli powder
4 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste

Method

Combine all the dals along with 1½ cups of hot water in a microwave safe bowl and soak for 30 minutes.
Add the salt and turmeric powder and mix well. Cover with a microwave safe lid and microwave on high for 15 minutes or until the dals are cooked.
Put the butter in another microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Add the cumin seeds and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
Add the tomatoes, onions, green chillies, ginger, chilli powder, coriander, cooked dals and salt, mix well and microwave on high for 4 minutes, stirring once in between after 2 minutes.
Serve immediately.

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