Lauki Tomato Dal Recipe (Diabetic Friendly)

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Lauki Tomato Dal Recipe (Diabetic Friendly)

Name: Lauki Tomato Dal Recipe (Diabetic Friendly)
Prep time: PT15.00M
Cook time: PT25.00M
Total time: PT42.00M
Yield: 5.00
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Sachet MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic; 1 Cup Chana Dal; 2 1/2 Cups Water; 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 2 Units Tomato (Sliced); 2 Cups Lauki; 15 Grams Thick Tamarind Pulp; 2 1/2 Teaspoons Oil; 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds; 5 Cloves Garlic (Finely Chopped); 1 Unit Onion (Finely Chopped); 3 Units Dry Red Chillies; 6-8 Units Curry Leaves; 1 Pinch Salt (To Taste); 3 Tablespoons Coriander Leaves (finely chopped); 1 Teaspoon Crushed Peanuts

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42Min

Medium

A delicious preparation of dal with bottle gourd (lauki). Add squares of steamed lauki to the dal and simmer for a few minutes. Top with onions to make a Lauki Tomato Dal.Disclaimer: The recipes designed are suggestive and should not be considered as medical advisory or recommendation in any manner. Such recipes do not undermine the importance of an active lifestyle and the contribution of other nutrient-rich foods in any manner. Kindly consult your Dietitian/Doctor for specific health issues.

Ingredients

5 Servings

1 Sachet

MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic

1 Cup

Chana Dal

2.5 Cups

Water

0.5 Teaspoon

Turmeric Powder

Tomato (Sliced)

2 Cups

Lauki (Cut into Squares)

15 gms

Thick Tamarind Pulp

2.5 Teaspoons

Oil

0.5 Teaspoon

Cumin Seeds

1 Teaspoon

Mustard Seeds

5 Cloves

Garlic (Finely Chopped)

Onion (Finely Chopped)

Dry Red Chillies

Curry Leaves

1 Pinch

Salt (To Taste)

3 Tablespoons

Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)

1 Teaspoon

Crushed Peanuts

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Nutrition Value

Energy

94.75 kcal

Protein

3.43 g

Carbohydrates

12.63 g

Fats

3.74 g

Information per serving

Step 1
15 Min

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.
Step 2
10 Min

Wash the dal in a pressure cook with 2 ½ cups water, turmeric powder and tomatoes for 2 whistles. Open the pressure cooker, add lauki and pressure cook for a bit.
Step 3
8 Min

Heat oil in a karahi, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and allow it to splutter. Add garlic, onion, dry red chillies and curry leaves. Cook till the onion turns pink and mixture is aromatic
Step 4
7 Min

Add the above seasoning and MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic to cooked dal. Add some hot water if too thick to get desired consistency. Adjust salt to taste. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 5
2 Min

Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with brown rice.

Step 1 of 5

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.

Step 2 of 5

Wash the dal in a pressure cook with 2 ½ cups water, turmeric powder and tomatoes for 2 whistles. Open the pressure cooker, add lauki and pressure cook for a bit.

Step 3 of 5

Heat oil in a karahi, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and allow it to splutter. Add garlic, onion, dry red chillies and curry leaves. Cook till the onion turns pink and mixture is aromatic

Step 4 of 5

Add the above seasoning and MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic to cooked dal. Add some hot water if too thick to get desired consistency. Adjust salt to taste. Simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 5 of 5

Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with brown rice.

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