sultani dal recipe | Indian dal sultani | healthy moong dal sultani | zero oil dal |
by Tarla Dalal
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sultani dal recipe | Indian dal sultani | healthy moong dal sultani | zero oil dal is a simple everyday wholesome fare. Learn how to make Indian dal sultani.
Even commonly consumed dals rock when combined intelligently with the right ingredients! Garlic and tomatoes add tang and taste to this versatile Indian dal sultani, which is made with a combination of moong dal and toovar dal. Everyday spices along with a generous sprinkle of coriander adds on to its aroma and flavour.
The dals are a source of protein which work to protect cell and tissues of the body. Folic acid content of moong dal is an added benefit to this dal. Tomatoes and garlic, on the other hand, lend antioxidants like lycopene and allicin respectively which helps protect our heart. The healthy moong dal sultani is thus a wise pick for not only heart patients, but also for diabetics.
The zero oil dal suits a weight loss menu as well. Serve it with Bajra and Cauliflower Roti to make a satiating meal.
Tips for dal sultani. 1. If you are serving the dal later, we recommend you to adjust the consistency of dal by adding water while re heating. 2. You can increase the proportion of green chillies according to your spice. 3. You can also add 1 tsp lemon juice in the dal for the tangy flavour.
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For moong dal sultani- To make sultani dal, clean, wash and soak both the dals in water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain and keep aside.
- Combine the dals, tomatoes, garlic, green chillies, turmeric powder, salt and 1½ cups of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Remove, whisk well and keep aside.
- Heat a non-stick pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the cumin seeds and dry roast for about 30 seconds.
- Lower the flame, add the onions and dry roast till the onions turn light brown in colour. Sprinkle a little water if the mixture starts burning.
- Add the cooked dals, ½ cup of water and mix well and simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve the sultani dal hot garnished with coriander.
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what is sultani dal made of? dal sultani is made from 1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram), 1/4 cup toovar (arhar) dal, 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 green chilli , finely chopped, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), salt to taste, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/2 cup chopped onions and 3 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) for the garnish. See below image of list of ingredients for sultani dal.
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Clean, wash and soak both the dals in water for 2 to 3 hours.
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Dals after soaking.
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Drain.
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Soaked and drained green moong dal and toovar dal.
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In a pressure cooker put the soaked and drained dals.
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Add 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes.
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Add 1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun).
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Add 1 green chilli , finely chopped.
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add salt to taste. We added 1 tsp salt.
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Add 1½ cups of water.
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Mix well.
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Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
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Remove, whisk well and keep aside.
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Heat a non-stick pan on a medium flame.
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When hot, add the cumin seeds.
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Dry roast for about 30 seconds.
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Lower the flame, add 1/2 cup chopped onions.
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Dry roast till the onions turn light brown in colour.
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Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of water.
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Add the cooked dals.
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Add ½ cup of water.
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Mix well.
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Simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes.
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Serve sultani dal recipe | Indian dal sultani | healthy moong dal sultani | zero oil dal | hot with rice or roti of your choice.
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If you are serving the dal later, we reccomend you to adjust the consistency of dal by adding water while re heating.
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You can increase the proportion of green chillies according to your spice.
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You can also add 1 tsp lemon juice in the dal for the tangy flavour.
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Sultani Dal – a high protein accompaniment.
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Like all dals, moong dal and toovar dal too are also a good source of protein. This key nutrient helps to support the growth all the cells of the body including the immune cells.
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The soluble fiber in the dals can help to keep you full for long hours and thus this dal is a good choice for those aiming a trimmed waistline.
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The fiber can also help prevent a spike in blood sugar levels. Diabetics too can enjoy this dal with whole wheat flour chapati.
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Dals abound in calcium and phosphorus too which promote bone strength.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy | 94 cal |
Protein | 6.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 16.5 g |
Fiber | 2.4 g |
Fat | 0.4 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 9.8 mg |
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