Low Fat Cooked Mix Daal

Experience the wholesome comfort of **Low Fat Cooked Mix Daal**, an irresistibly hearty and healthy lentil dish that's perfect for your weeknight dinners. This recipe combines the creamy texture of toor dal, moong dal, and chana dal, simmered to perfection with an aromatic medley of spices, ginger, garlic, and tangy tomatoes. Light on fat yet full of flavor, this nutritious dish is enhanced with a zesty splash of lemon juice and garnished with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish. Prepared in just 45 minutes, this protein-packed daal pairs beautifully with steamed rice or whole wheat roti, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying, low-fat vegetarian meal. Perfect for those seeking a comforting, flavorful, and nourishing twist on traditional Indian cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Toor dal (pigeon peas)
• 0.5 cup Moong dal (split green gram)
• 0.25 cup Chana dal (split chickpeas)
• 4 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 medium Tomato, chopped
• 1 small Onion, finely chopped
• 2 units Green chilies, slit
• 0.5 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Cooking spray or oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the toor dal, moong dal, and chana dal in cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, add the rinsed dals, water, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the dals become soft and mushy.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a small pan, lightly coat with cooking spray or use a teaspoon of oil and heat over medium heat.

Step 5

Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Once they begin to sizzle, add asafoetida, curry leaves, chopped onion, and green chilies. Sauté until the onions become translucent.

Step 6

Add garlic and ginger, continue to sauté for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the chopped tomato to the pan, cook until the tomatoes soften and blend into the mixture.

Step 8

Once the dals are cooked and soft, pour the onion-tomato mixture into the pot of dals. Stir well to combine.

Step 9

Simmer the daal for another 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed.

Step 10

Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lemon juice.

Step 11

Serve hot with steamed rice or whole wheat roti for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1463.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	975.9

Total Fat 8.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2448.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 176.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.2g	0%
Total Sugars 20.0g
Protein 59.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 360.5mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 3702.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.1%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 69.6%