High Protein Dal Recipe — Easy & Authentic

This high protein dal is a nutritious and hearty dish made with lentils and spices. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fulfilling lunch.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

🥦 Ingredients

Main ingredients

• 1 cup split red lentils (masoor dal)
• 1/2 cup split green lentils (moong dal)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Step 1: Rinse the lentils thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear.
2. 2Step 2: In a pressure cooker, heat oil or ghee and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. 3Step 3: Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for another minute.
4. 4Step 4: Stir in chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften.
5. 5Step 5: Add the rinsed lentils and 4 cups of water. Close the lid and cook for about 3-4 whistles or until the lentils are soft.
6. 6Step 6: Once the pressure releases, open the lid and stir the dal. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
7. 7Step 7: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

💡 Chef's Tips

• Tip 1: Soak the lentils for 30 minutes for quicker cooking.
• Tip 2: Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer green chilies.
• Tip 3: For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

🍽️ More Recipes