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Recipes For Healthy Life - By Nisha Gupta

Recipes For Healthy Life - By Nisha Gupta

Soyabean Dal Masala Curry

🌿🧺 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!