Dalia (Cracked Wheat) Healthy and Delicious Recipe

Name: Dalia (Cracked Wheat) Healthy and Delicious
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Moong Dal (Lentils); 1/2 cup Toor Dal (Lentils); 1 Cup Coarse Dalia (Cracked Wheat); 1 Tablespoon unsalted cashew nuts; 1 Tablespoon Blanched silvered almonds; 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/2 Onion chopped fine; 1 Tablespoon Ginger, Garlic, Turmeric Paste or finely chopped; 1 Teaspoon Salt; 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1 Teaspoon Methi seeds (fenugreek seeds); 2 Green chillies chopped; 1 Tablespoon Vegetable curry masala; 10-12 Curry leaves chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Moong Dal (Lentils)
1/2 cup Toor Dal (Lentils)
1 Cup Coarse Dalia (Cracked Wheat)
1 Tablespoon unsalted cashew nuts
1 Tablespoon Blanched silvered almonds
2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 Onion chopped fine
1 Tablespoon Ginger, Garlic, Turmeric Paste or finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 Teaspoon Methi seeds (fenugreek seeds)
2 Green chillies chopped
1 Tablespoon Vegetable curry masala
10-12 Curry leaves chopped

1
Soak Lentils in cold water for 15 minutes.
2
Rinse in cold water twice.
3
Heat Olive oil over medium heat.
4
Add cumin and Methi seeds, cook 1 minute.
5
Add almonds and cashew nuts, cook 1 minute.
6
Add onions, Ginger Garlic and curry masala and curry leaves, cook 3 minutes.
7
Now add rinsed lentils and Dalia and cook for 5 minutes.
8
Add 4 cups hot water.
9
Bring to a Boil.
10
Add Salt.
11
Mix and cook covered for 15 minutes.
12
Serve when ready to eat with your favorite Vegetables, Fish, Chicken or Meat or as is.

109

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 1/2 cup Moong Dal (Lentils), 1/2 cup Toor Dal (Lentils), 1 Cup Coarse Dalia (Cracked Wheat), 1 Tablespoon unsalted cashew nuts, and more.

Yes, Dalia (Cracked Wheat) Healthy and Delicious falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dalia (Cracked Wheat) Healthy and Delicious

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Variations & substitutions

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