Trevati dal is a protein rich combination of Chana, Toor and Green Moong dal. It can be cooked everyday as its light and simple to make. This gives you immense energy to be active through out the day. Adding Lauki or Bottle gourd to it gives the fiber content and makes it a one pot meal for a healthy and fit lifestyle. For the spicy and crunchy texture or the carb content i added the urad dal and besan vadi. Its a wholesome meal in itself.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 Cup Chana Dal
- 1/4 Cup Toor Dal
- 1/2 Cup Green Moong Dal
- 1 Cup Diced Lauki/Bottle Gourd
- 6-8 Urad Dal and Besan Dry Vadis
- 1/2 Teaspoon Hing/Asafoetida
- 1 Teaspoon Jeera/Cumin
- 1-2 Tejpatta/Bay Leafs
- 2-3 Long/Cloves
- 1 Chopped Onion
- 1 Chopped Tomato
- 1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 2 Chopped Green Chillies
- 1/2 Teaspoon Haldi/Turmeric Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Jeera Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 Lemon Juice
- 2 Tablespoon Ghee/Clarified Butter
- Salt to Taste
- Fresh Coriander for Garnish
PREPARATION TIME: 45 Minutes
HOW TO PREPARE:
- Fry the Urad Dal and Besan Vadis and keep aside
- Wash the dals and heat Ghee in the pressure cooker
- Crackle Jeera, Long, Tejpatta and hing
- Add in Onions and Ginger Garlic paste and saute till slight brown
- Add in Tomatoes, Haldi, Coriander Powder and saute till masala leaves oil
- Add Lauki and Green Chillies and saute for few minutes
- Add the Dals, Salt, Red Chilli Powder, Jeera Powder, Garam Masala and mix well
- Pour Water according to the consistency required ( 2 Cups Approx)
- Add in the Vadis, close pressure cooker lid and simmer for 5 minutes
- Cook further for 3-4 whistles, Once gas releases open the lid
- Pour in Lemon Juice and sprinkle fresh Coriander leaves
- Serve hot with Chapatis or rice or have it alone as its a wholesome meal in itself.