Dal roti is a simple, comforting and wholesome meal that is quick to make and always satisfying. It is made with simple everyday ingredients like moong dal, onion, tomato, chillies and garlic. Serve this hearty dal along with soft roti, chapathi, phulka or plain steamed rice with a dollop of ghee for a soulful meal.
Wash dal multiple times in water. Strain it and take the washed dal, onions, tomatoes, green chilli, garlic, salt, turmeric powder in a pressure cooker.
Add in 3 cups of water and close the pressure cooker. Cook for 1 whistle, simmer the flame and cook for 5 mins. Switch off the flame and let the steam go all by itself. Open the cooker, Add more water if needed and boil the dal.
Now make the tempering. Heat ghee in a kadai, add in cumin seeds and let it sizzle. Pour this over the dal and mix well. Add in a big handful of coriander leaves and mix well.
Serve this with roti.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Dal Roti Recipe (Dal for Roti Recipe)
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
193
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
13
mg
4
%
Sodium
794
mg
35
%
Potassium
220
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
671
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
39
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.