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