Raw Banana Dal Recipe | If you have Dal and Raw Banana makes this tasty Side Dish for Rice or Roti

raw banana

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: plantain

Zucchini provides a similar texture while being lower in calories.

dal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils are more affordable and provide similar protein.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is cost-effective and widely available.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger is cheaper and has a longer shelf life.

Soak the split pigeon peas (toor dal) in water for 30 minutes.

Pressure cook the soaked dal with 2 cups of water until soft.

Peel and chop the raw plantain into small cubes.

Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat.

Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; cook until they splutter.

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in chopped garlic and slit green chili; cook until fragrant.

Add chopped tomato and turmeric powder; cook until the tomato softens.

Add the raw plantain cubes and sauté for a few minutes.

Pour in the cooked dal and mix well; season with salt to taste.

Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.

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