Teen Ratna Dal

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Teen Ratna Dal

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06 December, 2024

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About Teen Ratna Dal

Ingredients

Methods

Nutrient values

This wholesome combination of three lentils, flavoured with an assortment of spices, is a good source of calcium and protein for the mom-to-be.

Green chillies, ginger and garlic contribute their heady flavours to this sumptuous dal, while a tempering of whole spices and seeds adds to the aroma and taste. Relish the Teen Ratna Dal with rotis of your choice.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1/4 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram)

1/4 cup green moong dal (split green gram)

1/4 cup toovar (arhar) dal

1 slit green chilli

1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)

1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)

a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)

salt to taste

2 tsp oil

1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

2 cardamom (elaichi)

2 clove (laung / lavang)

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)

a pinch of asafoetida (hing)

1 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

2 to 3 drops of lemon juice

For The Garnish

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Combine all the dals, green chilli, ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, salt and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Remove the green chilli and discard it. Keep the cooked dal mixture aside.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves and pepper.
When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and red chillies and sauté on a slow flame for a 30 seconds.
Add the onions and sauté on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes or till they turn translucent.
Add the cooked dal mixture, salt and ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the lemon juice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another minute, while stirring occasionally.
Serve hot garnished with coriander.