Drumstick Dal Recipe | Healthy, Tasty Lunch Idea | Moringa Dal | Serve With Rice, Pulao, Chapati

drumsticks

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini provides a similar texture while being lower in calories.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow split peas

Green lentils offer more fiber and protein.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Caraway seeds can mimic cumin's flavor in a pinch.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: black mustard seeds

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard seeds

Yellow mustard seeds are milder and more accessible.

Rinse red lentils under cold water until water runs clear.

Chop drumsticks into 2-3 inch pieces.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; sauté until they start to pop.

Stir in chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic, ginger, and green chili; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Mix in chopped tomato, turmeric powder, and coriander powder; cook until tomatoes soften, about 3-4 minutes.

Add lentils and drumsticks to the pot; stir to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the lentils and drumsticks; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.

Season with salt and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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