Hand Pounded Toor Dal

Cultivation:

It can survive in any dry conditions. It needs around 600 to 650 mm of rainfall. It can be successfully grown in the summer climate. We can grow this dal in any type of soil. Loam and sandy Loam soil will be perfect for this crop. The pH range of the soil should be around 6 to 7. 

Health Benefits:

● It helps to increase the functioning of the Cholecystokinin which balance
our body’s metabolism rate.
● Yellow toor dal is rich in potassium and iron.
● Vitamin B6 is very high in this dal.
● Due to it’s Low glycemic Index, it slow down the insulin
● It boosts our blood circulation.
● It maintains the health of intestinal walls.
● It has good amount of fiber.
● It is cholesterol free.
● Folic acid , magnesium, Calcium, vitamin B and potassium are present in this dal.
● It is superior food item of carbohydrates.

Recipe: 

Dal Palak 

Preparation time: 15 minutes 

Cooking time: 10  minutes  

Skill level: Beginner  

Recipe category: Pulses Recipe 

Recipe cuisine: Indian 

Ingredients:

1. Palak – 1 bunch
2. Toor Dal – 1/2 cup
3. Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
4. Oil – 1 tsp
5. Tamarind (Soaked)
6. Green chili – 2 nos
7. Onions – 2 nos chopped
8. Tomatoes – 2 nos chopped
9. Chili powder – 1 tsp
10. Salt only after pressure cooking
11. For Tempering :
12. Ghee – 1 tsp
13. Oil – 1 tsp
14. Urad Dal – 1 tsp
15. Chana Dal – 1 tsp
16. Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
17. Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
18. Asafetida powder – 1/2 tsp
19. Red chili – 2 nos
20. Pounded Garlic
21. Few Curry leaves

Preparation 

• In a pressure cooker add water, toor dal, turmeric powder, oil, palak, tamarind (soaked), green chilis, onions, tomatoes, chilli powder. Cook on a medium flame till the dal becomes soft. After it is cooked, add salt. 
• In a pan, heat ghee and oil and sauté urad dal, chana dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chillis, pounded garlic and curry leaves. To this add the cooked dal palak mixture and mix well. Your dish is ready. 

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Disclaimer: 

All the above mentioned details are taken from farmers and Swadesi Organics don’t take any credit for the above information.