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rajma and urad dal recipe | homestyle dal makhani | red kidney bean and urad dal | healthy Punjabi rajma dal |

राजमा उड़द दाल की रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Rajma and Urad Dal in Hindi)

રાજમા અને અડદની દાળ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Rajma and Urad Dal in Gujarati)

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About Rajma And Urad Dal

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rajma and urad dal recipe | homestyle dal makhani | red kidney bean and urad dal | healthy Punjabi rajma dal |

rajma and urad dal is a daily fare of North Indian cuisine. Learn how to make Punjabi rajma dal.

A pan of mixed pulses, this homestyle dal makhani is seasoned with spices and lots of garlic, cooked in just two teaspoons of oil as compared to the traditional dal which is made with oodles of oil. Apart from delighting you with its lip-smacking flavour and aroma.

To make rajma and urad dal, 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 water and salt, mix well and pressure cook for 4 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the garlic, onions and green chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, chilli powder, cumin seeds powder, little salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the cooked dals and coriander, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the lemon juice, mix well and serve hot.

Red kidney bean and urad dal is high on the nutrition scale. It boosts your iron, fibre and vitamin C levels along with protein. The addition of a cupful of tomatoes increases your antioxidant lycopene intake too! To make a sumptuous and nourishing meal, serve this dal hot and fresh with hot chapatis instead of naan and ghee laden parathas.

This healthy Punjabi rajma dal which is popular with many, suits a diabetic and healthy heart menu as well. It is a lovable dal made of common ingredients combined intelligently in a quick and easy but exceptionally tasty form!

Tips for rajma and urad dal. 1. Soaking rajma and dal overnight is very important. So plan the recipe well in advance. 2. Do not cook after adding the lemon juice, as it is high in vitamin C which can be lost upon heating. 3. If you are going to serve it later, adjust the consistency with water while re-heating.

Enjoy rajma and urad dal recipe | homestyle dal makhani | red kidney bean and urad dal | healthy Punjabi rajma dal | with step by step photos and video below.

Rajma and Urad Dal recipe - How to make Rajma and Urad Dal

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 onion

1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)

1 tsp green chilli paste

3/4 cup finely chopped tomato

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

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 water and salt, mix well and pressure cook for 4 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the garlic, onions and green chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes, chilli powder, cumin seeds powder, little salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked dals and coriander, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the lemon juice, mix well and serve hot.