DHAN SAAK DAL (ZERO OIL RECIPE)

Preparation Time: 15 mins

Cooking Time: 30 mins

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup toovar (arhar) dal

1 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)

1 tbsp masoor dal (split red lentil)

1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentil)

1 tbsp surti vaal dal (split field beans)

1 cup chopped mixed vegetables (potatoes, bottle gourd , red pumpkin etc.)

1/4 cup chopped spring onion (including greens)

1 tbsp chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

1 tbsp green paste

1 tbsp red paste

1/4 tsp ginger-green chilli paste

2 tbsp tamarind (imli) pulp

1/2 tsp garam masala

Salt to taste

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) for the garnish

For Serving

brown rice

Method

• Clean, wash and soak all the dals in water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain and keep aside.
• Combine the dals, mixed vegetables, spring onions, fenugreek, tomatoes and 3 cups of water and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
• Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid and whisk the dal. Keep aside.
• Heat a non-stick pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the green paste, red paste and ginger-green chilli paste and dry roast for a few minutes while stirring continuously. Sprinkle a little water if the mixture starts burning.
• Add the cooked dal and vegetable mixture, tamarind pulp, garam masala, salt and ½ cup of water and mix well. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Garnish with coriander and serve hot with browned rice.