Rajma and Urad Dal (Healthy Heart) Video by Tarla Dalal

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A pan of mixed pulses, seasoned with spices and lots of garlic, cooked in just two teaspoons of oil. Apart from delighting you with its lip-smacking flavour and aroma, Rajma and Urad Dal also boosts your iron, fibre and vitamin C levels. To make a sumptuous meal, serve this dal hot and fresh with a bowl of perfectly cooked brown rice.

Recipe Description for Rajma and Urad Dal

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients

For Rajma and Urad Dal
1/4 cup rajma (kidney beans)
1/4 cup chana dal (split bengal gram)
1/2 cup chilkewali urad dal (spit black gram with skin)
2 tsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp green chilli paste
3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
salt to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

For rajma and urad dal

To make {span class="bold1"}rajma and urad dal recipe{/span}, clean, wash and soak the rajma, chana and urad dal in a deep bowl with enough water overnight.
Drain the soaked dals, add 4 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 4 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
Heat 2 tsp oil in a deep non-stick pan, add onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add garlic, green chilli paste and mix well. Add the tomatoes and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander cumin seeds powder and mix well.
Add the cooked dal, little salt and mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the lemon juice and coriander, mix well and serve {span class="bold1"}rajma and urad dal{/span} hot.

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RECIPE SOURCE : Healthy Heart Cookbook