Guilt Free Low Calorie Dal Recipe | MIXED VEG DAL MAKHANI: Creamy, Spicy, and Nutritious North Indian Recipe

Don't skip meals , enjoy this Low calorie Dal.  Our eating habits are getting increasingly erratic as our lives get busier and schedules go haywire . Many of us don't have time to eat proper lunch . Other skip the meal altogether in the hope of reducing a few Calories from their daily intake . Lunch should in fact be the largest meal of the day after breakfast , as the body has time to digest it properly . 

The secret to cooking delectable low fat preparation is learning how to substitute foods and use the right quantum of herbs & spices .

Make the entire meal or mix and match the options to create the lunch that you are comfortable with . Try out other combinations based on this , remembering to keep your evening meal in mind so you don't double up or miss out on any Nutrients.  Learn to balance your meals and you will be amazed how great your body feels .

North Indian Mixed Vegetable Dal Recipe

Serve : 4-6 people

Ingredients:

- 1 cup Masoor dal, urd dal , kidney beans  
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup French beans, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 red chillies
- A pinch of asafoetida
- 2 tbsp white oil
- Salt, to taste
- Homemaker roasted spices powder (e.g., garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder), to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Rinse dal and soak it in water overnight . Drain the water and set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of white oil in a large pan over medium heat.
3. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, and red chillies. Let them sizzle for a few seconds.
4. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
5. Add chopped broccoli, carrots, French beans, and tomato. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly tender.
6. Add the soaked Masoor dal, salt, asafoetida, and homemade roasted spices powder. Mix well.
7. Add 2 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil.
8. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the dal is cooked and mushy.
9. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice.
10. Serve hot with steaming rice, roti, or naan.

Tips and Variations:

• - Use any combination of vegetables you like or have on hand.
• Adjust the amount of spices and chillies to suit your taste.

Enjoy your delicious and nutritious North Indian Mixed Vegetable Dal!