Recipes For Healthy Life - By Nisha Gupta

Why this works Bada dana holds texture better, so this becomes thicker and more filling. Ingredients 1 cup Toor Dal (Bada Dana) 3 cups water 1 onion (finely chopped) 1 tomato (chopped) 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp red chilli powder Salt For Tadka: 2 tbsp ghee 1 tsp jeera 1 bay leaf 1 pinch hing Fresh coriander Method Wash and soak dal for 20–30 mins (important for bada dana) Pressure cook with turmeric (4 whistles) In pan, heat ghee Add jeera + bay leaf + hing Add onion → cook till golden Add ginger-garlic + tomato + spices Add cooked dal and simmer 5–7 mins Garnish with coriander Taste Result Thick and rich Slight bite in grains Perfect with rice and ghee

Why this works Choti dana cooks faster and gives that smooth, homely dal everyone expects daily. Ingredients 1 cup Toor Dal (Choti Dana) 3 cups water 1 tomato (chopped) 2 green chillies 1/2 tsp turmeric Salt as per taste For Tadka: 1 tbsp ghee or oil 1 tsp jeera 3–4 garlic cloves (chopped) 1 dry red chilli Pinch of hing Fresh coriander Method Wash dal 2–3 times Pressure cook dal + water + turmeric + tomato (3 whistles) Mash lightly after cooking Heat ghee, add jeera → garlic → red chilli → hing Pour tadka over dal Add salt, garnish with coriander Done. Simple, no drama. Taste Result Smooth texture Light and comforting Perfect for daily roti or rice

🌿🧺 Ingredients:(Serves 3-4) 1 cup Dinesh Flour Mills Soyabean Dal (soaked overnight) 1 large onion – finely chopped 2 tomatoes – pureed 1 green chili – slit 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder ½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste) ½ tsp garam masala 2 tbsp mustard oil (or regular oil) Salt to taste Fresh coriander leaves – chopped 🍲 Method: Soak & Pressure Cook Dal Wash and soak soyabean dal overnight. Next morning, rinse and pressure cook with 3 cups water, salt, and a pinch of turmeric. Cook for 4-5 whistles or until soft but not mushy. Prepare Masala Base In a kadhai, heat mustard oil until it smokes slightly (this removes its raw smell). Add cumin seeds, let them crackle. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden. Add green chili + ginger-garlic paste. Sauté for 1-2 mins. Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates. Add Spices Sprinkle turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder. Cook for 1-2 mins until masala is nicely roasted. Mix & Simmer Add the cooked soyabean dal with its water. Mix well and simmer for 8-10 mins. Adjust water for desired consistency. Finish with garam masala and fresh coriander. Serve Serve hot with basmati rice, roti, or even jeera rice. Add a squeeze of lemon for extra zing!