Saatvik Dal Recipe | Pressure Cooker Dal Recipe | Cabbage and Peas Dal | Gluten Free Recipe

Hi Supermoms,

There are so many ways in which we can cook dal. Each region in India has its own speciality Dal recipes. I have even shared some dal recipes from different States of India like the Gujarati Dal , Amritsari Sookhi Dal, Andhra Style Pappu, Kerala Style Dal Fry, Tamil Nadu Style Kootu, Mixed vegetable Dal, Dal for Chapathi on my blog. 

But today, I am sharing an everyday dal recipe . It can be customised according to your taste. You can use vegetables that you have at home. Even without any vegetable, this dal will taste delicious. Just add 1/4 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds while cooking the dal. 

This dal saves me lot of time and effort. It tastes great when served along with chapatti/roti or hot rice. For extra taste, you can temper this dal again in the end with green chillies or dry red chillies and a pinch of asafoetida. 

Garnishing with mint leaves or coriander leaves brings extra flavour. I have not used onion and garlic and also any spice powder in this recipe and that is reason I decided to call this the 'Saatvik Dal' . 

Instead of green chillies, you can also add coarsely crushed black pepper corns . A basic dal recipe but a handy one. 

You can watch the full  recipe video here👇

                              

Saatvik Dal Recipe | Pressure Cooker Dal Recipe :

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 15-20 minutes

Serves : 3-4

1 cup =250 ml cup

Ingredients :

2 cups chopped vegetables ( I used cabbage and peas)

1/4 cup Moong Dal ( washed twice, I used 1/2 cup, but dal becomes much thicker with this quantity, so use 1/4 cup)

2 cups water

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

salt to taste

For tempering :

2 teaspoons oil 

1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds or mustard seeds

2-3 green chillies 

sprig curry leaves 

pinch of asafoetida ( optional)

Garnish :

coriander leaves ( chopped)

1 teaspoon juice of lemon ( freshly squeezed)

Method :

1. Heat a pressure pan/cooker over low flame.

2. Add oil and when it heats up temper with the ingredients given under 'For tempering'. 

3. Now add the cabbage and peas and mix well.

4. Add moong dal, turmeric powder, water, salt and pressure cook over medium flame for 3-4 whistles.

5. Once the pressure releases, open and mash the dal using a ladle.

6. Place the cooker over low flame and adjust water quantity if required and let it come to a boil. 

7. Switch off , squeeze lemon juice ( optional) and garnish with coriander leaves. 

Your Saatvik Dal is now ready to be served along with rice or flat breads. Truly comforting!! 

I served it along with Healthy Chilli Mushroom, Ladies finger Fry and Carrot Salad. 

Happy Cooking!

With love,

Masterchefmom