Rajasthani Panchmel Dal & Steamed Brown Rice
Just imagine indulging in a bowl of nutritious, healthy and flavorful Rajasthani Panchmel Dal with Steamed Brown Rice. This one-bowl includes an authentic blend of toor dal, chana dal, green moong dal, matki, urad dal and cooked brown rice, spiced with natural Indian spices. This low-calorie traditional meal is for all those who are seeking a hearty one-dish meal that is easy to prepare and still satisfies your cravings for something jazzy and spiced. The rich proteins from the dal and our beloved complex carbs from brown rice will keep you satisfied and energized throughout the day.
Recipe:
1. Soak 20g each of toor dal, chana dal, green moong dal, matki, urad dal for 30 minutes.
2. In a pressure cooker, add the soaked dals with 1.5 cups of water, salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric and cook for 4 whistles.
3. For tadka, heat 1 tsp of oil, add 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds, 2 dry red chillis, 2 cloves of chopped garlic and sauté until they change color.
4. Add 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped tomato and cook until soft. Add 1/2 tsp of red chilli powder, 1 tsp of coriander powder, and sauté.
5. Now, pour the cooked dal to the tadka. Mix well, check for salt.
6. Serve the cooked dal over 60g of steamed brown rice.
Note: Adjust the quantities of dal and rice to match your daily calorie intake. Each serving is approximately 100 calories.
