Ghiya Dal

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 6
Healthy and Delicious Ghiya Dal Recipe for Your Dinner
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Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g pumpkin ( Kaddu , peeled and cubed )
1/2 cup split gram yellow lentils
2 medium tomatoes ( chopped )
1 onion ( chopped )
2 green chilies ( Hari Mirch , chopped )
1 inch gingerroot ( Adrak , chopped )
20 g garlic
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder ( Pisa Dhania )
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder ( Pisi Haldi )
1/2 teaspoon red chile
3 tablespoons cooking oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
199
Sugar
3g
Fat
8g
Ghiya Dal is a popular North Indian dish made with pumpkin and yellow lentils. It is a hearty and healthy dish that is great for dinner. The combination of pumpkin and yellow lentils makes it a great source of protein and fiber. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for those looking for healthy and nutritious meal options. The lentils and pumpkin are cooked together in a pressure cooker with Indian spices to create a flavorful and comforting dish. Serve it with basmati rice or chapati for a complete meal that your family will love.

Instructions

1.Rinse the lentils and soak for 20 minutes.
2.In a pressure cooker, heat oil and fry the onion until it becomes soft and translucent.
3.Add chopped ginger and garlic and fry for 1 minute.
4.Add tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
5.Add the coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, and red chili and fry for 1 minute.
6.Add the pumpkin and soaked lentils. Stir and fry for 2 minutes.
7.Add 2 cups of water and season with salt.
8.Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook until the dal becomes tender and the pumpkin is cooked.
9.Release the pressure and stir the dal.
10.Serve hot with rice or chapati.

PROS

Ghiya dal is full of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients.

It is easy to make and a great addition to a healthy and balanced diet.

This recipe is vegetarian and vegan-friendly.

CONS

Some people may find the taste of pumpkin too sweet or bland for their liking.

It may take some time to get used to the taste if you are not familiar with it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pumpkin is a great source of antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins A and C.
Yellow lentils are rich in protein, fiber, and iron and are easy to digest.
This dish is low in fat and calories and great for weight management.

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