Dal With Protein Chunks Recipe

Name: Dal With Protein Chunks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pigeon peas, split (arhar dal); ½ cup soyabean nuggets; 1 medium onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 inch ginger; 2 -3 green chilies; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 6 -7 curry leaves (optional); salt; 2 tablespoons oil; 4 red chilies, whole; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; lemon juice (as required)

Servings: persons

1 cup pigeon peas, split (arhar dal)
½ cup soyabean nuggets
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 inch ginger
2 -3 green chilies
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
6 -7 curry leaves (optional)
salt
2 tablespoons oil
4 red chilies, whole
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
lemon juice (as required)

1
Wash and soak dal for 3-4 hours.
2
Soak soyabean nuggets in plenty of water for 2-3 hours.
3
Drain off water and squeeze out water.
4
Re-soak in fresh water for half an hour.
5
Drain and then squeeze out excess water.
6
Now the nuggets are ready for cooking.
7
In the meantime, make a smooth paste of onion, tomato, garlic, green chillies and ginger.
8
Keep aside.
9
Drain the dal water and pour in 2 cups water.
10
Pressure cook till done.
11
Whisk while still hot to make a smooth puree.
12
Heat 1 tbsp of oil and add the prepared paste.
13
Fry on gentle heat till an aroma starts coming.
14
Add prepared soyabean nuggets and red chilli powder.
15
Mix well.
16
Add a cup of water and cook covered for 5 minutes.
17
Add puree of dal and cook on medium heat, stirring continuously, or 5 minutes.
18
Heat the remaining oil and add mustard seeds and dry chillies broken into two.
19
Fry till the chillies turn dark brown.
20
Pour on the hot dal.
21
Stir well.
22
Simmer for a few minutes and remove from heat.
23
Keep aside for atleast half an hour and then serve with lemon juice.

149

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pigeon peas, split (arhar dal), ½ cup soyabean nuggets, 1 medium onion, 3 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Dal With Protein Chunks falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dal With Protein Chunks

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