High Protein Vegan Recipe - Sookhi Masoor Dal Recipe with Calorie Info

masoor dal

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split yellow peas

Green lentils are higher in fiber, while split yellow peas are often less expensive.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar flavor, while dried herbs are often more affordable.

Chop the onion, tomatoes, ginger, and prepare green chilies for decoration.

Heat a kadai over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil.

Once the oil is hot, add minced ginger and stir.

Add chopped onion (70 grams) to the kadai and fry until they are cooked and fragrant, stirring to prevent burning.

Add chopped tomatoes (270 grams) to the kadai, placing them flesh side down to release water and develop flavor.

Stir the tomatoes after a minute and add a splash of water to prevent burning.

Rinse the orange lentils (1 cup) under water twice to remove excess dirt and polish.

Once the tomatoes are soft and pulpy, add the rinsed lentils to the kadai along with 2 green chilies for decoration.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon ajwain to the lentils and stir.

Add 1.5 cups of water to the mixture and cover the kadai to let it simmer.

Add 1 tablespoon of milk powder for creaminess (optional for vegans).

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover for about 10 minutes until the lentils absorb the water.

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