MULTI DAL STARTER

MULTI DAL STARTER

Dals are an indispesable part of Indian lunch and sometime with other meals also . Moong dal chilka is said to be tridoshic and can balance any disturbance in the body. Chana dal has a very low glycerin index and is suitable even to those with diabetics . Urad chilka and kali massor are full of fibre and very nutritious . So combo of all four dals is the healthiest form of vegetarian food .

COOKING TIME 1 hour [ 1/2 -1 hour for soaking ] SERVES 5

INGREDIENTS

Moong chilka 1/2 cup

Urad chilka 1/2 cup

Chana dal 1/2 cup

Kali masoor 1/2 cup

Salt , red chilli pwd , haldi , oil for frying

METHOD

1. Soak moong chilka and urad chilka together for 1/2 - 1 hour. Soak chana dal and kali masoor together for 1/2 - 1 hour .
2. After 1 hour Make paste of moong chilka and urad chilka with green chilli and 2 tbs corriander leaves in mixie with very little water .[ green chilli and corriander leaves are optional ].
3. Make second paste of kali masoor and chana dal in mixie adding very little water. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric in mixie while making paste .
4. Add salt and red chilli pwd to both the pastes . Now we have to steam them . You can steam in idly maker or in a steamer or in a open pan . It takes little longer in pan .
5. For steaming in a pan coat the utensil with oil. Pour chana dal , kali masoor dal paste in it , then pour moong chilka urad chilka paste over the previous paste .
6. To steam in a pan or kadai , pour 2 glasses water in kadai , put a jali over it , keep the utensil to be steamed over the jali and cover the kadai . It takes 20- 25 minutes to steam . Check the water while steaming , if it has evaporated put more water .
7. You can steam in idly maker by coating the sections of idly stand with oil and pouring the same way. It takes little less time to steam .
8. After 2 0 -25 minutes check by putting a fork . If it has come out clean then it is done . Switch off the gas . Let it cool for 10 minutes . Take it out from kadai , idly maker or steamer and cool it for 15 minutes.
9. Loosen it from the sides with a knife and turn the vessel over and tap it on the bottom . It comes out clean . It is easy to take out from idly maker with the help of a knife .You can see the 2 colours on the sides .
10. Cut them in pieces . Now you can roast them with sarson and kadi patta in a non stick pan with 2 tbs oil or deep fry them .
11. You can freeze the pieces in the freezer and roast or fry them after defreezing when you want to serve .

ENJOY THE MOST HEALTHY AND NUTRTIOUS STARTER WITH ANY CHATNI OR SAUCE

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