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Gujarati Trevti Dal Recipe (Creamy Lentils Cooked In Mild Spices)

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Dal Tadka (aka Tarka Daal or Dal Fry) is a popular north Indian dish that's made with split chickpeas (chana dal) or other dried split pulses and mixed with a blend of savory spices. What is this? Whole spices are infused in oil (this is called Tarka or Tadka), which is then drizzled over the dal.
Types of Indian Dals:
  • a. Toor/Tuvar Dal (Pigeon Pea):
  • b. Chana Dal (Split Bengal Gram):
  • c. Moong Dal (Split Mung Beans):
  • d. Masoor Dal (Red Lentils):
  • e. Urad Dal (Black Gram):
  • f. Moth Dal (Matki Beans):
  • g. Rajma (Kidney Beans):
  • → Texture:
One serving of Trevti Dal gives 186 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 80 calories, proteins account for 29 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 77 calories. One serving of Trevti Dal provides about 9 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.
To cook in a pot, Bring the soaked dal along with the water, to a rolling boil on a high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook uncovered till soft, mushy and cooked through. It can take about 20 to 30 mins depending on the age of lentils. If the pan is drying out add half to 1 cup more hot water as you cook.
As far as I know, it has no word in English. Dal is pulse and tadka is something like condiments (comprising of various preparations like onion, garlic, tomato and some herbs/seeds used to enhance taste) . Tempered (and/or seasoned) Lentils.