Oats & Lentil Daleem By Healthy Fusion

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Split peas are often less expensive and cook faster.

oats

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Barley is a budget-friendly grain that adds heartiness.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: cumin

Cumin can provide a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative for cooking.

In pot, add white lentil, split chickpeas, split yellow lentil, split orange lentil and water, mix well and bring it to boil, cover & cook on low flame until lentils are done (approx. 45 minutes).

Add instant oats and mix well.

Add water and mix well, cover and cook on low flame for 10-12 minutes & keep stirring in between.

In spice mixer, add green cardamom, black cardamom, star anise, cinnamon sticks, black peppercorns, cloves, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, bay leaves and grind to make a fine powder.

In bowl, add grinded powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, nutmeg powder, mace powder, salt or pink salt and mix well. Daleem spice mix is ready!

In wok, add oil, onion, mix well and fry until onion are brown.

Add garlic, ginger and mix well.

Add chicken, mix well until chicken changes color.

Now add prepared spice mix and mix well.

Add yogurt, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add water, mix well and bring it to boil, cover and cook on low flame for 8-10 minutes.

In boiled lentils & oats, add prepared chicken qorma and mix well.

Add pink salt and mix well.

Switch off the flame, blend the whole mixture with the help of the blender.

Switch on the flame, add water and mix well, cook until desired consistency.

In serving bowl, add oats & lentil daleem, fresh coriander, ginger, lemon juice, chaat masala & serve.

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