Mixed Vegetable Dal | Mixed Vegetable Curry | Mixed Lentil Curry
Mixed Vegetable Dal or Vegetable Curry or Lentil Curry is a healthy, nutritious, protein-packed vegetarian or vegan recipe that is a great alternative to the traditional dal. This dish can be prepared in less than 25 minutes and served with any bread like Naan, Roti, Chapati or rice items such as steamed rice, Jeera Rice or Ghee Rice for lunch or dinner.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 211kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Toor Dal or Yellow split pigeon peas (check for lentil or dal substitutes in tips)
- ¼ cup Moong Dal or Yellow lentil
- ¼ cup Urad Dal or Black gram (with or without skin)
- 1 Onion , chopped
- 3 clove Garlic , chopped
- 1 Green chili or Jalapeno, chopped
- 1 inch Ginger , finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cashews
- 1 Bay leaf
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Red chile powder (vary to taste)
- ½ teaspoon Garam masala powder or Curry powder
- ½ teaspoon Kitchen king masala (optional)
- 8 Broccoli florets or Cauliflower chopped into pieces
- 1 Carrot , finely chopped
- 1 Capsicum or Bell pepper, finely chopped
- ¼ cup Green peas , frozen or fresh
- 2 strands Cilantro or Coriander leaves, chopped
- Salt , to taste
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or Butter
Instructions
Step I - How to cook mixed dal?
- In a pressure cooker wash and add moong dal, urad dal, toor dal, and water, bring it to a nice boil. Close the lid and pressure cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or 2 on medium flame whistles. See that the water is at least half to three fourth inch above the dal.¼ cup Toor Dal, ¼ cup Moong Dal, ¼ cup Urad Dal
- Once the cooker cools down, remove the lid and whisk the cooked dal until it is blended into a smooth paste.
Step II
- Meanwhile in a non-stick pan add vegetable oil, bay leaf, cumin seeds, and cashews and sauté till cashews become light golden in color.1 Bay leaf, 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon Cashews
- Now add the onion, green chilli, ginger, garlic cloves, turmeric powder, a pinch of salt, and saute till onion and garlic becomes translucent on medium flame.1 Onion, 3 clove Garlic, 1 Green chili, 1 inch Ginger, ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder, Salt
Step III
- Add all the chopped vegetables and sauté them for 2 to 3 minutes. Depending on how you like the veggies (crisp and cooked or simply soft and mashable consistency) continue to saute them for desired texture.8 Broccoli florets, 1 Carrot, 1 Capsicum, ¼ cup Green peas
- Now add the cooked dal (from Step I), red chilli powder, garam masala powder, kitchen king masala, little water if required desired consistency, salt to taste, and bring it to a nice boil.1 teaspoon Red chile powder, ½ teaspoon Garam masala powder, ½ teaspoon Kitchen king masala, Salt
- Finally, add the coriander leaves or cilantro and mix well.2 strands Cilantro
- Mixed Vegetable Dal or Lentil Curry or Vegetable Curry is now ready. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- You can mix and match any dal or lentil combination of your choice. Some of the lentils or dal that you can use apart from the one given in the ingredient list include red lentil (masoor), green lentil.
- Feel free to use any combination of veggies of your choice. I have added those that where available in my pantry today. Leafy vegetables like kale, chard, spinach (palak) can also be added.
- Adjust the spices to taste.
- This dish can be served with any breads like Naan, Roti, Chapati or rice items such as steamed rice, Jeera Rice or Ghee Rice for lunch or dinner.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3916IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg