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Dal Moghlai ( Low Cholesterol Recipe)
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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However, we have given the classic Dal Moghlai a healthy twist, so that you can pamper yourself without any guilt.
This wonderfully healthy recipe hardly uses any fat, and lets you enjoy the richness of Moghlai food and the goodness of toovar and chana dal without being burdened by extra calories.
Both dals are rich in protein and fibre, while being heart and diabetic friendly too. Additionally, toovar dal is rich in folic acid and is a great choice for pregnant women to include in their daily diet.
Chana dal has a good amount of potassium and low amount of sodium, which makes it effective in regulating blood pressure.
Find out more about the health benefits of toovar dal and chana dal.
The Dal Moghlai also uses veggies, which further boost the nutrition profile and add to the taste too. Enjoy this yummy dal hot and fresh!
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
6 servings
Ingredients
For Dal Moghlai
3/4 cup toovar (arhar) dal
1/4 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1 cup chopped tomato
2 cups chopped bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki) , cut into big pieces
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp chopped green chillies
1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
3/4 cup sliced onions
2 tsp oil
salt to taste
For The Garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- To make dal moghlai,clean, wash and soak the dals for about 30 minutes. Drain.
- Add the tomatoes, bottle gourd, turmeric powder, salt and 3 cups of water and pressure cook till the dals are tender.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the garlic, green chillies, ginger and onions and sauté till the onions turn golden brown in colour. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of water over it to prevent the onions from burning.
- Add the cooked dal mixture and 1 cup of water and bring to boil.
- Serve dal moghlai hot garnished with coriander.
Dal Moghlai ( Low Cholesterol Recipe) recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 130 cal |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.8 g |
| Fiber | 4.6 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 16.5 mg |
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Healthy Eating
March 13, 2025, midnight
Toovar dal and Chana dal pressure cooked and then cooked with tomatoes and doodhi, mildly spiced to make a healthy dal.
Priya2188
March 13, 2025, midnight
This dal comes out to be simply delicious and very easy to make
Savita
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried out this dish today..... very yummy food......all my family members loved it.... thank you tarlaji for this awesome recipe
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Savita, We are very happy to know you have loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you liked them. Happy Cooking !!
Sonal Modi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Amazing. A must try recipe.
Foodie #653581
March 13, 2025, midnight
very. tasty
ashutosh
March 13, 2025, midnight
whether quantity of water remain same for 3 serving or 6 serving as per your website.
Manali Gawad
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tastes good. Simple and easy
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