Rich in proteins and super delicious – an Indian meal is incomplete without dals. Here are 3 simple recipes which make you look at these lentils in a whole new light and they get made really quickly too!
Menu: Dal Vada
Prawn Dal Khichdi
Moong Dal Payasam
Shopping list
200 grams of chana dal
100 grams of moong sprouts
200 grams of carrots
100 grams of almonds
100 grams of raisins
1 small bottle of coconut oil
2 fresh coconuts
12-15 small prawns
100 grams of boriya mirch
200 grams of split green gram skinless
100 grams of cashewnuts
100 grams of raisins
For faster preparation
For dal vada soak the chana dal, grate carrots, chop onions and green chillies. Scrap the coconut and make the chutney and set aside. Make the mixture for dal vada, divide the mixture and shape them in vadas. Clean devein and wash prawns. Soak the dals and rice for khichdi. Dry roast the dal and keep aside for pyasam. Remove coconut milk and set aside.
How to go about it
Air fry for 15-20 minutes by applying a brush of oil or bake the vadas in oven 180 C for 10-15 minutes or until crisp. Then give tempering to the chutney and serve. Make the khichdi by giving tempering to it. Then make the payasam and finally toss the prawns.
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