Carrot and Moong Dal Pulao
by Tarla Dalal
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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.
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.
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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 |
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