Lentils / Dal Meal (High Protein Meal)

Great daily Indian option.

Ingredients
1 cup dal (moong / toor / masoor)
1 onion
1 tomato
½ tsp turmeric
Salt
1 tsp cumin
Garlic
1 tsp oil / ghee
Cooking Instructions
Step 1: Wash Dal

Wash dal well.

Step 2: Pressure Cook

Cook dal with water + turmeric for 3–4 whistles.

Step 3: Tadka

Heat oil, add cumin + garlic + onion.

Step 4: Add Tomato

Cook tomato until soft.

Step 5: Combine

Pour cooked dal into pan. Add salt.

Step 6: Simmer

Cook 5 mins and serve.

Best Side Options
Rice
Chapati
Millet
Nutrition

100g dry dal = ~20–25g protein