Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Carrot Dal subji


A simple & delcious way to have a vegetable & dal combined in a nutritious way.

Ingredients
1 lb carrots, diced into small cubes
1/2 cup moong dal ( soaked in water for 10-15 mins)
1 small onion, sliced
2-3 green chillies, slit lengthwise
few curry leaves
1 tsp turmeric powder
salt to taste

Tadka
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp cooking oil
Method

  • Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard & cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
  • Then add the onions, green chillies & curry leaves and saute until onions are golden brown.
  • Add the carrots, soaked moong dal, turmeric & salt. Mix well. Add about 1 cup water. Let it cook on low heat until the dal is fully cooked.
  • Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot with rotis or rice.